Gregory Allen was a tall, thin boy about fourteen years old. Like most boys in their teens, he was either very happy or extremely unhappy; he either talked too much or he didn’t talk at all. One day he would do everything right and on another day he would do nothing right. Gregory had trouble with his family, too. No matter what he did, his parents were never pleased with him. They argued with him about the way he dressed, the way he talked, the way he forgot to do things. They argued Continue reading
From the first time he saw her in the office where they both worked, Eric Warren liked Janet West. Eric rarely went out with girls from his office, but Janet was different. She was not only pretty, but extremely interesting to talk to. They had lunch together several times and Eric was pleased to learn that Janet liked the same things he did. Before very long, they were having dinner together, and going to the movies and to the theater. After a few months Eric knew he wanted Janet to be Continue reading
Once upon a time, there is a country led by a wise and fair king. People prosperous and fulfilled all his needs. But there is one that still less, the King was not blessed with child.
Every day the King and Queen always pray for a child. Finally, the King and Queen pray granted. After 9 months pregnant, the Queen give birth a beautiful female child. The King was very happy and he held a royal feast and invite friend and all people. The king also invited 7 good witches for their good Continue reading
In the United States, as many parts of the world farmers of person who live in the country are often viewed as less sophisticated and more provincial than people who live in the big cities. There are many humorous stories told in which the simple country boys wins in a battle of wits with his city cousin. The anecdote is an example of this short of humor.
A well-dressed Easterner from a big city with new wagon and a beautiful pair of horses was driving along the country roads in the Continue reading
Once upon a time there were two brothers. One of them was very poor and lived in a small house with his wife and son. The other, who was unmarried, was very rich and lived in a large house.
The rich brother never did anything to help his less fortunate brother. He was much too busy showing off to his rich friends to have any time for his poor brother and his family. In fact, he was rather ashamed of him.
Naturally, the poor brother was very surprised when one day he received an Continue reading
It was six o’clock. I was tired. It was time to go home. I didn’t like my homework in the shop. I often had headaches and my feet were always tired.
The streets were hot and busy. Everyone was going home. Their faces looked sad.
I passed a flower shop. It was dark and quiet. The flowers smelled sweet and their leaves were wet. I stopped. I looked in my purse. I had a little money. I went into the shop and bought a bunch of flowers.
At home, I put the flowers Continue reading
1. The Road
It’s ten o’clock at night. Yakob and Daud are going home. They sold two cows in the town today, and they have got a lot of money. The moon is not shining. It is dark.
A small dog is walking in front of them. It is Daud’s dog.
Daud is Yakob’s son. He’s saying, “Father this is a long road, and I am very tired. Look at my dog. It’s thirsty. I am not thirsty, but I’m afraid, because the night is Continue reading
Very long ago, in China, there was a powerful King. He wanted to build a beautiful big temple to the Goddess of Heaven. It would be the most beautiful temple in the world.
Now the King needed a lot of money to build this temple. So he called on the rich lords and merchants and landowners to help. They were to bring their gifts of money or jewels to the King’s officers.
These officers stood in front of the palace and waited for the people to come with their gifts. They had Continue reading
Captain Kangaroo sang happily to himself as he puttered around the Treasure House.
He wound the old grandfather clock, and dusted around with his big feather duster.
Then he went to the window.
“For goodness sake,” he cried in amazement.
Coming up the path to the Treasure House was his friend, Mr. Green Jeans. And tumbling along his side was the cutest animal that Captain Kangaroo had ever seen!
“Hello, Captain,” said Mr. Green Jeans. Continue reading
“Wagon Train” is one of the most popular shows on television. It tells about pioneers, about the people who went West in wagon trains to build new homes, to farm new lands. Here is a wagon story about a boy and his dog; a dog that wouldn’t be left behind.
It was the first day out with the wagon train. The line of canvas-covered wagons, California bound, moved slowly west from the Missouri River.
Major Adams, the wagon master, was in Continue reading
