
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I SALLY’S GARDEN PARTY
CHAPTER II WHAT HAPPENED TO TILLY MAUD
CHAPTER III JOLLY JACK TAR
CHAPTER IV TIPPY GOES VISITING
CHAPTER V ANDY AND THE MERMAID
CHAPTER VI MUD PIES
CHAPTER VII A PRESENT FOR AUNT BEE
CHAPTER VIII WHAT THE TIDE BROUGHT IN
CHAPTER IX THE PERIWINKLE FAMILY
Sally Waters is a bright‑eyed little girl who spends a summer day wrestling with loneliness after her parents set off for the city. With her dog Tippy’s enthusiastic sneeze and her cat Buff’s sleepy stare, she finds enough laughter to dry her tears and set off for Aunt Bee’s house. The story captures the sweet, earnest voice of a child who clings to the simple comforts of home and the promise of a promised present.
At Aunt Bee’s kitchen, Sally eagerly plunges into the chores of buttering pans, whisking eggs, and sampling batter, turning an ordinary bake‑off into a delightful adventure. The anticipation of a garden party under a black‑cherry tree adds a gentle sense of community, while the loving guidance of her aunt showcases the warmth of intergenerational friendship. Listeners will be whisked into a world where everyday moments become treasured memories, perfect for anyone who remembers the magic of a sunny summer afternoon.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (118K characters)
Release date
2024-07-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1947
Best known for warm, lively stories for children, this early-20th-century American writer created books such as Black-Eyed Susan, The Santa Claus Brownies, and A Story of Nancy Hanks. Her work often centers on young people, adventure, and everyday feeling, with a gentle storytelling style that still reads clearly today.
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