The History of Little King Pippin With an Account of the Melancholy Death of Four Naughty Boys, Who were Devoured by Wild Beasts. And the Wonderful Delivery of Master Harry Harmless, by a Little White Horse.

In a snug ivy‑crowned cottage beneath a hill lives Peter Pippin, the son of Gaffer and Gammer Pippin, whose greatest treasure is a hunger for learning. Though poverty forces him to labor in the fields at six years old, he spends every spare penny on books, exchanging the fleeting pleasure of sweets for the lasting feast of knowledge. His quiet devotion—praying before sleep, never telling a lie, and tending to his chores with cheer—marks him as one of the most earnest boys in the countryside.

One day his tearful plea for another book reaches the generous Lady Bountiful, who invites Peter and his father to her nearby estate, promising a chance at schooling he could never otherwise afford. The story blossoms from this simple act of kindness into a charming tapestry of rustic adventures, unexpected encounters with wild beasts, and the curious heroics of a little white horse. Listeners will be drawn into a world where humility, curiosity, and community spirit pave the way for gentle, timeless lessons.