Children ought to have stories at hand precisely as they ought to have food, toys, games,
playgrounds, because stories meet one of the normal needs of their natures. But these stories,
like the food given to the body, ought to be intelligently selected, not only for their quality
but for their adaptation. There are many good books which ought not to be in the hands of children
because children have not had the experience which interprets them; they will either fail to
understand, or if they understand, they will suffer a sudden forcing of growth in the knowledge of
life which is always unwholesome. This book collects many famous stories. Please enjoy it.