Audiobooks by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Eleven-year-old Rebecca Randall is quite a handful-and now she's leaving her beloved Sunnybrook Farm to live with her well-to-do elderly aunts and get an education. But they were expecting Rebecca's quiet, hard-working older sister instead. Can the bright-eyed and talkative girl win them over…especially her strict, rule-bound Aunt Miranda? Just as Rebecca's "grand spirit" charms everyone in the story, it will captivate readers, too.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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The Bird's Christmas Carol

Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century. During a period when children's place in society was little other than cheap labor, Kate Douglas Wiggin was dedicated to the betterment of youth. She was the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. In her 1887 tale 'The Birds' Christmas Carol', Kate Douglas Wiggin tells the story of the angelic Carol Bird, a young girl who spreads mirth to everyone around her. Born on Christmas, Carol tragically falls ill when she is five years old. The novel follows her heartwarming plan to hold a majestic Christmas celebration for the neighboring Ruggles family. A true Christmas classic, this tale is sure to inspire all with Christmas joy.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Mary Robinson (Narrator)

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm: Level 1

This classic novel is about young Rebecca who moves to live with her aunt to improve her future opportunities in life. Kind and creative, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is an inspiring story. This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short, easy-to-understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom background music. This adventure tale is appropriate for children and adults. ©2008 EDCON Publishing Group, Inc. (P)2008 EDCON Publishing Group, Inc.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Iman (Narrator)

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Favorite Stories of Christmas Past [With eBook]

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renée Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales. From "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," Clement C. Moore's classic depiction of St. Nicholas at work, to O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," which embodies the very spirit of Christmas, Favorite Stories of Christmas Past has something for everyone. Also included is Francis Church's moving editorial response to a little girl's Christmastime query, "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Clause," as well as seven other Christmas classics that can be heard and shared year after year. The classics that can be found in Favorite Stories of Christmas Past are: "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore; "The Story of Christmas" by Nora A. Smith; "A Country Christmas" by Louisa May Alcott; "An Empty Purse" by Sarah Orne Jewett; "The Bachelor's Christmas" by Robert Grant; "The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen; "The Birds' Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Wiggin; "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" by Francis Church; "The Festival of St. Nicholas" by Mary Mapes Dodge; and "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry. ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Christopher Andersen, Clement C. Moore, Francis Church, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Louisa May Alcott, Mary Mapes Dodge, Nora A. Smith, O. Henry, Robert Grant, Sarah Orne Jewett (Author), Alan Sklar, Renee Raudman, Renée Raudman (Narrator)

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy, ten-year-old Rebecca isn’t quite ready to be tamed into a proper little lady. The prim and demanding Aunt Miranda has her hands full. But soon, Rebecca’s irrepressible spirit and bright intelligence win the hearts of all in Riverboro, including Miranda’s. “Beautiful and warm and satisfying.”—Mark Twain

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Lorna Raver (Narrator)

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

Precocious, curious, and full of creative energy, ten-year-old Rebecca isn't quite ready to be tamed into a proper little lady. The prim and demanding Aunt Miranda has her hands full. But soon, Rebecca's irrepressible spirit and bright intelligence win the hearts of all in Riverboro, including Miranda's.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Lorna Raver (Narrator)

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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

This unforgettable classic has been captivating children and adults alike for more than a century. Rebecca's widowed mother has a failing farm, meager resources, and seven children to raise. When her spinster sisters offer Rebecca a home and an education, Mrs. Randall bundles her second eldest into a stagecoach with a kiss and an admonition to stay out of mischief. Could she be asking too much of the free-spirited imp with sparkling eyes and insatiable curiosity? Kate Douglas Wiggin wrote children's books to finance the school she started in the slums of San Francisco in 1878. Her first book was published in 1883, and by 1887 she had become a popular success. But the publication of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm in 1903 won her major acclaim both here and in Great Britain.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)

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