
MOTHER STORIES - BY - MAUD LINDSAY
TWENTY-EIGHTH EDITION
DEDICATED to MY MOTHER
LIST OF STORIES
PREFACE
THE WIND'S WORK
MRS. TABBY GRAY
FLEET WING AND SWEET VOICE
THE LITTLE GIRL WITH THE LIGHT
THE LITTLE GRAY PONY
A gentle anthology of short tales crafted for mothers sharing moments with their little ones, this collection draws on the timeless wisdom of early childhood pedagogy. Each story unfolds like a quiet parable, pairing simple narrative with a clear, heartfelt lesson that encourages curiosity, kindness, and the wonder of everyday life.
From a kite longing for wind to a shy cat named Tabby Gray, from the playful rhythm of a windmill’s turning sails to the secret charms hidden behind garden gates, the narratives sparkle with imagination while grounding children in values such as patience, generosity, and responsibility. The author’s affectionate voice invites listeners to pause, reflect, and discover the small “pearls” of insight woven through each vignette.
Ideal for bedtime or quiet afternoons, the book’s modest length and warm illustrations make it an accessible companion for families seeking nurturing stories that celebrate the simple joys of growing up together.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-05-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1941
Best remembered for founding Alabama’s first free kindergarten, this warm-hearted educator also wrote a long shelf of children’s stories, poems, and songs. Her books grew out of a life devoted to young readers, everyday kindness, and the pleasures of storytelling.
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