
Polly and her brother Peter find themselves stuck at home on a rainy Saturday while their mother rests, and they decide to turn the ordinary kitchen into a place of wonder. As Polly dons her apron and mixes dough, a cheerful fairy voice drifts through the room, promising a surprise that will make their baking adventure sparkle. The ordinary rolling pin and cookie cutter suddenly turn to gold, and the dough begins to dance with tiny currants that form funny faces, setting the stage for something truly magical.
When the cookies emerge from the oven, one of them springs to life as a lively gingerbread boy, eager to join the children in song and play. He beckons Polly and Peter to taste his sweet, spiced limbs, turning a simple treat into an interactive tale of imagination and delight. The story bursts with catchy jingles and gentle lessons, inviting young listeners to revel in the joy of a kitchen turned enchanted playground.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (59K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-10-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1876–1924
Best known for charming early-20th-century children's stories and verses, this American writer filled her books with talking animals, playful fantasy, and gentle everyday lessons. Her work includes Story Time Tales, Fifty Funny Animal Tales, and The Fairy Babies, along with lyrics for the song “Little Sir Echo.”
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