Laura E. Richards
Born	1850
Died	1943 (aged 93)
Language	English
Genre	Biography, Children's Literature
Nationality	American
Gender	Female

Laura E. Richards

Laura E. Richards was an American author who primarily wrote in English.

Laura Elizabeth Richards (1850–1943) was an American author known for her children’s books, biographies, and poetry. She collaborated with her mother and sister on the famous children’s series “The Five Little Peppers.” Richards’ writing reflected her deep appreciation for family, nature, and the joys of childhood.

Short Stories written by Laura E. Richards

Blue Egyptians 1892 - A PAPER-MILL STORY "I wouldn't, Lena!" "Well, I guess I shall!" "Don't, Lena! please don't! you will be sorry, I… ... Read more
Don Alonzo 1892 - "Don Alonzo! Don Alonzo Pitkin! Where be you?" There was no answer. "Don Alonzo! Deacon Bassett's here, and wishful to… ... Read more
Little Benjamin 1892 - "Then is little Benjamin their ruler." "I think the kitty wants to come in," said Mother Golden. "I hear him… ... Read more
Maine to the Rescue 1892 - "Oh, dear! oh, dear! It's snowing!" "Hurrah! hurrah! It's snowing!" Massachusetts looked up from her algebra. She was the head… ... Read more
The Coming of the King 1881 - OME children were at play in their play-ground one day, when a herald rode through the town, blowing a trumpet,… ... Read more
The Golden Windows 1881 - ALL day long the little boy worked hard, in field and barn and shed, for his people were poor farmers,… ... Read more
The Great Feast 1881 - NCE the Play Angel came into a nursery where four little children sat on the floor with sad and troubled… ... Read more
The Green Satin Gown 1892 - Who ever wore such a queer-looking thing? I wore it myself, dear, once upon a time; yes, I did! Perhaps… ... Read more
The New Leaf 1914 - Why are you crying, Little Cat? asked Little Dog. Because my paws are so cold! said Little Cat. I have… ... Read more
The Patient Cat 1881 - HEN the spotted cat first found the nest, there was nothing in it, for it was only just finished. So… ... Read more
The Pig Brother 1881 - THERE was once a child who was untidy. He left his books on the floor, and his muddy shoes on… ... Read more
The Scarlet Leaves 1892 - "The Committee will please come to order!" said Maine. "What's up?" asked Massachusetts, pausing in her occupation of peeling chestnuts.… ... Read more
The Shadow 1881 - It is in the hot lands that the sun burns, sure enough! there the people become quite a mahogany brown,… ... Read more
The Shed Chamber 1892 - "Well, I once answered an advertisement in the Farmer's Friend, girls, and I have always been glad I did. It… ... Read more