Children's Classics in Dramatic Form, Book Two

Here is a theatrical workout for young readers. Augusta Stevenson, in this 1908 collection, understood something modern educational theory is only rediscovering: children learn to read by becoming the story. Each selection in Book Two transforms beloved folklore - the cunning kid who outwits wolves, the wolf whose logic fails against simple innocence, tales from Andersen and Grimm and Æsop - into short, performable scenes with roles for every reading level. The opening section offers teachers and parents guidance on channeling children's natural dramatic instincts into expressive reading practice. These aren't passive stories to decode; they're scripts to embody. A child reading the wolf'sdialogue learns pacing, emphasis, and character in a way no worksheet can teach. The physicality requested - appropriate bodily movements - ensures reading becomes a whole-body experience. Over a century later, this volume remains a secret weapon for educators seeking to make literature tangible for hesitant readers or dramatic kids who need an outlet.