The Beacon Second Reader

"The Beacon Second Reader" by James H. Fassett is an educational book crafted for young children, filled with classic fairy tales and folklore meant to spark their imagination. It eases young readers into literature by retelling well-known stories in a simple way. One of its key goals is teaching kids the importance of storytelling early on. The book starts by showing how much kids love fairy tales and their active imaginations. One story is about a poor shoemaker whose life gets better when helpful elves start making shoes for him at night, showing the magic and wonder these timeless stories bring to young listeners. Be prepared to discover stories with themes of kindness, hope, and happy surprises.