A Mother's List of Books for Children

"A Mother's List of Books for Children" by Gertrude Weld Arnold is a guide for moms and dads wanting to fill their kids' lives with great stories, penned in the early 1900s. It sorts books for kids by age, helping parents pick out fun and interesting things to read together. The big idea is to get kids excited about reading by offering up carefully picked books that are both nice and funny. The book starts by explaining what the author is trying to do and how she picked the books on the list. Arnold writes at the beginning that she tried to organize the books by age instead of school grade because kids all learn at different speeds. She also thanks librarians for their help and talks about how some books for kids have become old-fashioned while new ones appear to inspire kids. The book sounds helpful and kind, with the goal of bringing happiness and knowledge to families through the magic of reading.