
DOTTY DIMPLE AT HOME.
CHAPTER I. THE LION AND THE LAMB.
CHAPTER II. A SAD STORY.
CHAPTER III. FIRE.
CHAPTER IV. PLAYING HINDOO.
CHAPTER V. RUNNING WILD.
CHAPTER VI. HOW IT ENDED.
CHAPTER VII. TELLING OF IT.
CHAPTER VIII. MAMMA AND "LITTLE ME."
CHAPTER IX. THE NEW HOME.
Meet Dotty Dimple, a bright‑eyed child whose moods swing between the fierce roar of a lion and the soft nuzzle of a lamb. In this charming first volume, listeners are invited into the bustling Parlin household, where Dotwise’s spirited outbursts and tender moments create a lively portrait of family life in a bygone era. The gentle narration, paired with vivid period illustrations, captures the everyday trials of caring for a child who loves to test limits while yearning for her mother’s reassurance.
Through Dotty’s morning mischief and her siblings’ patient responses, the story paints a picture of sibling solidarity and parental patience. Prudy’s calm demeanor and Susy’s occasional fretfulness balance Dotty’s tempestuous energy, offering listeners a warm glimpse of childhood dynamics. The tale’s humor and affection make it an endearing snapshot of 19th‑century domestic life, perfect for listeners who enjoy gentle, character‑driven stories.
As the day unfolds, Dotty’s “waking up wrong” sets the stage for a series of playful incidents that reveal both her stubborn streak and her capacity for growth. Listeners will find delight in the simple pleasures of home, the tender exchanges between siblings, and the timeless charm of a child learning to navigate her own spirited nature.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (119K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2008-05-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1906
A pioneer of lively, realistic children's fiction, this 19th-century American writer won generations of young readers with the beloved Little Prudy books and many other stories. Writing as Sophie May, she brought humor and warmth to everyday family life without turning her tales into lectures.
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