Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

Penelope's English Experiences

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Altersempfehlung: 9 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 281g
• ISBN-13: 9781021435514
• ISBN-10: 1021435511
• Artikelnr.: 68841390

Autorenporträt

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin (1856–1923) was an American educator and author, known for her charming and vivid style of children's literature. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wiggin spent much of her career committed to the welfare of children, notably founding the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 and later the Silver Street Kindergarten. She published her first book, 'The Story of Patsy' (1883), to fund her school and continue her educational work. Wiggin gained prominence with the Newbery Honor-winning novel 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm' (1903), which became a classic of children's literature and was adapted into several films and plays. Her ability to blend humor, empathy, and social observation made her work endearing to both children and adults. 'Penelope's English Experiences' (1893), another notable book by Wiggin, is a travelogue that explores English society through the eyes of an American protagonist. Her literature often showcased her wit and the genteel satire through which she lightly critiqued social norms. Wiggin's literary contributions extend to the adaptation of Mother Goose rhymes and the editing of classic fairy tales, presenting them to young audiences in an accessible manner. Her work remains an important part of the canon of early American children's literature and continues to be enjoyed by readers around the world.