
A gentle, timeless tale invites young listeners into a cozy cottage at the edge of a whispering forest, where a bright‑hearted girl named Snowflower lives with her cantankerous yet caring grandmother, Dame Frostyface. Their modest home is centered around a remarkable armchair—velvet‑cushioned, carved with flowers and fairies, and endowed with a secret of its own. The narrative, part of a carefully curated collection for children, balances the charm of classic folklore with fresh, imaginative storytelling.
When Dame Frostyface departs on a long journey, Snowflower discovers the chair’s hidden magic: a soft voice that weaves a new story each evening, and the promise of travel if she simply asks. As the chair begins to speak, the lonely evenings turn into wondrous adventures, sparking curiosity and comfort for any child who loves the idea that a simple piece of furniture can become a gateway to countless worlds.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (121K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-07-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1816–1879
Best remembered for the classic children's book Granny's Wonderful Chair, this Irish writer built a remarkable literary life after losing her sight in infancy. Her poems, novels, and stories made her a well-known figure in 19th-century literary circles.
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