The Daisy, or, Cautionary Stories in Verse. Adapted to the Ideas of Children from Four to Eight Years Old.

A delightful collection of short, rhyming tales invites young listeners into a world where everyday moments become gentle lessons. Each verse is crafted for children aged four to eight, using simple language and rhythmic patterns that make the moral easy to remember. The poems cover familiar scenes—a curious cat, a treasured doll, a helpful sibling—turning them into memorable cautionary stories.

Accompanying the verses are thirty finely etched illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life, adding visual charm to the spoken words. Themes of kindness, honesty, politeness, and carefulness are woven throughout, offering guidance without heavy-handed preaching. Listeners will enjoy the playful cadence while subtly absorbing the values each story gently reinforces.