Child's New Story Book; Or, Tales and Dialogues for Little Folks

This gentle collection of tales and dialogues invites young listeners into a world of simple pleasures, thoughtful choices, and lively observation. Children encounter a homemade cork ship sailing across an imagined ocean, learn about Captain Cook and coral islands, and share in the wonder of a little girl who hears the sea whispering through a treasured shell.

The stories also follow familiar childhood experiences: a journey to school, the temptation to play truant, the influence of a good example, and the quiet importance of telling the truth. Along the way, gardens, country lanes, churchyards, ponds, flowers, and woodland paths provide a warm, picturesque setting for lessons about duty, kindness, curiosity, and conscience.

With its short narratives and conversational style, the book is well suited to shared listening with young children. Its scenes encourage both imagination and reflection, balancing gentle moral instruction with the charm of pets, nature, family affection, and everyday adventure.