The Child Life Fifth Reader, written by Etta Austin Blaisdell McDonald and first published in 1902, is a collection of stories and poems designed to help young readers improve their reading skills and develop their love for literature. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a variety of texts ranging from classic fables and fairy tales to historical accounts and contemporary fiction. The stories are carefully selected to provide an engaging and educational reading experience for children, with a focus on promoting moral values and character development. The book also includes illustrations and exercises to help readers understand and appreciate the texts, as well as a detailed introduction and notes for teachers and parents. Overall, The Child Life Fifth Reader is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate young readers more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.