A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys Part 1

The stories are presented as tales told by Mr. Perkins (Eustace Bright) to a group of children. The Gorgon's Head follows Perseus on his quest to obtain the head of Medusa. The Golden Touch tells the story of King Midas, who gains the ability to turn everything he touches into gold, only to regret it when his beloved daughter is transformed. The Paradise of Children recounts the tale of Pandora and Epimetheus, whose curiosity unleashes trouble upon the world. The Three Golden Apples follows Hercules as he embarks on a journey to retrieve the golden apples and encounters Atlas. The Miraculous Pitcher tells of an elderly couple who, by showing hospitality to disguised gods, are rewarded with a miraculous gift. The Chimæra narrates the epic adventure of Bellerophon as he defeats the monstrous Chimæra. Each story is followed by discussions among the children, reinforcing its moral lessons and deeper meanings.