Best Selling Books by Kate Douglas

Whether you''re a first-time reader of the novel or someone returning to an old childhood favorite, you''ll love the optimism and charm that Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm epitomizes. Faced with a seemingly insurmountable array of trials and tribulations, the endlessly cheery title character confronts them all -- and ultimately triumphs -- with nothing more than a smile and relentless good will. Introduce it to a special child in your life, or re-read it whenever you need an uplifting dose of perspective.

Reproduction of the original: The Diary of a Goose Girl by Kate Douglas Wiggin

A Child''S Journey with Dickens by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, first published in 1912, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors'' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Reproduction of the original: The Birds ́ Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin

This classic Christmas story by the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm features a child as memorable and charitable as Dickens''s Tiny Tim. Born on Christmas Day, Carol is the Bird family''s special Christmas baby. As her tenth birthday approaches, declining health threatens young Carol''s life. Her only wish, however, is to plan an unforgettable Christmas celebration for the poor Ruggles children next door. Few characters have embodied the spirit of Christmas more fully than Carol Bird in this bittersweet holiday classic.

Reproduction of the original: New Chronicles of Rebecca by Kate Douglas Wiggin

At seventeen, Rebecca inherits her Aunt Miranda''s estate and she has high hopes of turning it into a working farm, taking care of her large family, and getting to know railroad executive Adam Ladd even better.

Living with her maiden aunts in Maine at the end of the nineteenth century, fourteen-year-old Rebecca encounters many adventures in this sequel to Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm--the Child.

Moving to Maine in the 1880s to live with her maiden aunts, ten-year-old Rebecca encounters many adventures and discovers the joy of a relationship with Christ.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children''s novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of Rebecca Rowena Randall and her aunts, one stern and one kind, in the fictional village of Riverboro, Maine. Rebecca''s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca.[1] Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children''s novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of Rebecca Rowena Randall and her aunts, one stern and one kind, in the fictional village of Riverboro, Maine. Rebecca''s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca.[1] Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.

Reproduction of the original: Penelope ́s Postscripts by Kate Douglas Wiggin

In "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm & New Chronicles of Rebecca," Kate Douglas Wiggin masterfully weaves together charming narratives that celebrate the spirit of childhood and the importance of imagination and resilience. Set in the idyllic backdrop of rural Maine, these beloved tales follow young Rebecca Randall, whose vibrant personality and whimsical adventures captivate readers, while also delving into deeper themes of family, community, and personal growth. Wiggin employs a lyrical prose style, rich with picturesque descriptions and heartfelt dialogue, which situates the book within the early 20th-century children''s literature movement, reminiscent of contemporaries like Louisa May Alcott and Frances Hodgson Burnett, yet establishing its own unique emotional resonance. Kate Douglas Wiggin, a prominent American author and educator, is known for her commitment to children''s literature and social reform. Her own experiences of growing up in a rural setting provided much of the inspiration for Rebecca''s character and her adventures. A trailblazer for educational reform, Wiggin''s dedication to creating enriching and engaging literary experiences for children shines through her work, making her a key figure in early 20th-century literature. "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm & New Chronicles of Rebecca" is a timeless treasure that invites readers of all ages to relive the joys of childhood. Wiggin''s enchanting storytelling and relatable characters provide both entertainment and life lessons, making this book an essential addition to any literary collection. Perfect for those who appreciate classic children''s literature, this book will delight both new readers and long-time fans alike.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856 - August 24, 1923) was an American educator and author of children''s stories, most notably the classic children''s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labour.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856 - August 24, 1923) was an American educator and author of children''s stories, most notably the classic children''s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labour.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (September 28, 1856 - August 24, 1923) was an American educator and author of children''s stories, most notably the classic children''s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor. Wiggin went to California to study kindergarten methods. She began to teach in San Francisco with her sister Nora Smith assisting her, and the two were instrumental in the establishment of over 60 kindergartens for the poor in San Francisco and Oakland. She moved from California to New York, and having no kindergarten work on hand, devoted herself to literature. She sent The Story of Patsy and The Bird''s Christmas Carol to Houghton, Mifflin & Co. who accepted them at once. Besides the talent for story-telling, she was a musician, sang well, and composed settings for her poems. She was also an excellent elocutionist. Her first literary work was Half a Dozen Housekeepers, a serial story which she sent to St. Nicholas. After the death of her husband in 1889, she returned to California to resume her kindergarten work, serving as the head of a Kindergarten Normal School. Some of her other works included Cathedral Courtship, A Summer in a Canon, Timothy''s Quest, The Story Hour, Kindergarten Chimes, Polly Oliver''s Problem, and Children''s Rights

Kate Douglas Wiggin, nee Smith (1856-1923) was an American children''s author and educator. She was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the "Silver Street Free Kindergarten"). With her sister in the 1880s she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Her best known books are The Story of Pasty (1883), The Birds'' Christmas Carol (1887), Polly Oliver''s Problem (1893), A Cathedral Courtship (1893), The Village Watchtoer (1896), Marm Lisa (1897) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1903).

Miss Miranda Sawyer''s old-fashioned garden was the pleasantest spot in Riverboro on a sunny July morning. The rich color of the brick house gleamed and glowed through the shade of the elms and maples. Luxuriant hop-vines clambered up the lightning-rods and waterspouts, hanging their delicate clusters here and there in graceful profusion. Woodbine transformed the old shed and tool-house to things of beauty, and the flower-beds themselves were the prettiest and most fragrant in all the countryside. A row of dahlias ran directly around the garden spot; dahlias scarlet, gold, and variegated. In the very centre was a round plot where the upturned faces of a thousand pansies smiled amid their leaves, and in the four corners were triangular blocks of sweet phlox over which the butterflies fluttered unceasingly

Reproduction of the original: Froebel ́s Gifts by Kate Douglas Wiggin, Nora Archibald Smith

Amanda is a sassy, independent President''s daughter and Kiowa is loner Coyote Breed. His job is to watch Amanda, to make sure the Secret Service detail assigned to protect her does their job until the new Breed Law is passed. When the bad guys (anti-breed blood supremacists) move in to take her out, Kiowa takes Amanda away to safety. Romance ensues as Amanda breathes life into kiowa''s hardened heart.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children''s novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of Rebecca Rowena Randall and her two stern aunts in the village of Riverboro, Maine. Rebecca''s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm is a classic American 1903 children''s novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of Rebecca Rowena Randall and her aunts, one stern and one kind, in the fictional village of Riverboro, Maine. Rebecca''s joy for life inspires her aunts, but she faces many trials in her young life, gaining wisdom and understanding. Wiggin wrote a sequel, New Chronicles of Rebecca.[1] Eric Wiggin, a great-nephew of the author, wrote updated versions of several Rebecca books, including a concluding story. The story was adapted for the theatrical stage and filmed three times, once with Shirley Temple in the title role.