Lire Books

An Alice Alphabet introduces the letters A to Z in rhymes, featuring characters from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Written by American author and poet Carolyn Wells; and illustrated by Sir...

Edward in a state of misfortune, turns his bad luck in his favor. "I'll take," thought he, "what Fortune brings; And live in hopes of better things." Verses and rhymes to delight children on of all...

Written by Ruth McEnery Stuart and Albert Bigelow Paine in 1896; Gobolinks are like inkblot, but it's purpose is amusement rather than psychological analysis. This book provides instructions and...

Originally printed in 1899 by Harper & Brothers; Peter Newell's Pictures and Rhymes is a collection of illustrations and rhymes. Humorist, author, and illustrator; Peter Newell is best known for his...

A queen is reduced to poverty, and to selling sauces to support herself and her three daughters. The trials and tribulations that follow her daughters and grandchildren are retold in this story. With...

Rip Van Winkle is a short story by American author Washington Irving published in 1819; throughout the story Rip Van Winkle, Washington Irving relies heavily on the use of description in regards to...

Tailor & the Crow tells of the traditional song by Grose in his Olio involving a tailor who tries to shoot a crow. Retold for a younger generation, this charming edition is sure to delight...

Short stories of life on a farmstead and rustic illustrations of farm animals introduce the letters of the Alphabet from A to Z. Published originally by George Routledge And Sons, London. The...

The Golden Goose tells the classic the story of Grimm's fairy tale involving a young man who is rewarded a golden goose in return for his kindness to a stranger Originally Printed by Frederick Warne...

While sitting on the riverbank with her older sister, Alice, noticed a large white rabbit running past her looking at his watch. Alice, being the curious girl she was, follows The White Rabbit down a...

The town of Hamelin, has been overrun by rats to the point of public out cry. A stranger, The Pied Piper promises to get rid of the vermin if he is payed. The work is done, but promises are broken...

The traditional, The Three Bears is a classic tale about young girl and her adventure as she curiously wanders into the home of three bears and messes with their belongings. More popularly known as...

Children for generations have loved the story of Cinderella. They will also love the story told in verse. The illustrations are delightful. The tale ends: "If you'll come a little closer, Here's a...

Apart from being the size of his father's thumb, Tom can do anything a ordinary boy can do. Battling giants and charming kings is just the beginning. Originally Printed for the publishers by...