
THE ROCKING-HORSE PONY WHO WANTED BLUE EYES
THE GAY LITTLE TOWN OF BO-PEEP
BUTTONS AND BOOTS
THE BOOK OF GOOD CHILDREN
THE BROWNIE WHO FOUND CHRISTMAS
In the glittering halls of Santa’s Snow Palace, diligent Brownies polish reindeer, stir licorice drops, and sweep the frozen steps. Little Crusty tends the stable, Sweet‑Tooth teaches candy making, and Nimbletoes races the wind before sweeping. Their bustling workshop hums long before Christmas arrives.
The newest toy, a rocking‑horse pony with a brown coat and bright red mouth, receives dark brown eyes that seem out of place beside Kindheart’s baby dolls with sky‑blue gazes. As it watches the other toys, the pony longs for blue eyes of its own. When its brown eyes tumble from its head, the Brownies scramble to fix the surprise.
Listeners step into this crisp North‑Pole morning, hearing the cheerful clatter of tools and the whisper of wishes. The tale gently touches on identity and the courage to ask for change, offering a warm, whimsical adventure for children and the young at heart.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (88K characters)
Release date
Nov 14, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1882–1947
Best known for warm, imaginative stories for children, this early 20th-century American writer created books such as Black-Eyed Susan, A Story of Nancy Hanks, and The Santa Claus Brownies. Her work has remained accessible long after publication, with many titles preserved in public-domain and library collections.
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