
Transcriber’s Note:
TO THREE LITTLE KATHARINES
ILLUSTRATIONS
I THE PRINCESS AND THE OTHERS
II THE SAILOR’S STAR
III THE COMET AND THE POLE STAR
IV OLD SOL’S MENAGERIE
V MAJOR
VI THE BEE BABY
VII LADY MOON’S LANTERN
In a world where the garden and the heavens blur together, a bright‑hearted Princess—though not a true royalty—gathers three curious companions: the wise Prudence, the impatient Pat, and a sprightly Kitten who slips onto laps uninvited. Their bond is playful and tender, each character marked by a distinctive trait that fuels the story’s gentle mischief. Through their eyes the reader drifts over treetops, across seas, and into the sky, feeling the tug of wonder that invites anyone to join their wandering.
The tale unfolds with the sea‑faring Jane Ellen and her magical Sailor’s Star, a comet that learns its own lesson, and a zodiac circus of constellations that perform among hidden cages. Along the way the characters encounter Lady Moon’s lantern, the mischievous Little Bear, and a secret wagon that seems to whisper of adventures beyond the hill. These whimsical episodes promise a charming, episodic journey that celebrates imagination, friendship, and the delight of looking up at the night sky.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (264K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-08-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1953
A writer of imaginative early 20th-century children’s fiction, remembered for turning the night sky into a place of adventure and wonder. Her best-known book, Star People (1910), invites young readers to meet constellations and celestial characters through playful storytelling.
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