
THE
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE TIDDLY WINKS
COUNTING
GOOD MORNING
THE SCHOOL BELL
A. B. C.
WHAT DAY?
A charming collection of short, rhyming adventures follows a lively troupe of tiny fairies—Tiddly Winks, Tiddly Wee, Tiddly Thrift, Tiddly Cheer‑Up, Tiddly Scowl, and Tiddly Why. Each character embodies a child‑like trait, from curiosity to thriftiness, and they explore everyday places like the schoolroom, the garden, and a picnic meadow. As they interact with talking objects such as the school bell, a clothes line, and even an ink well, the stories weave simple lessons in counting, the alphabet, and good manners into playful dialogue.
Designed for early readers, the book repeats key words and phrases, making it easy for children to follow along and practice new vocabulary. Bright, whimsical illustrations bring the fairy band to life, turning ordinary scenes into lively spectacles. The gentle rhythm and clear language invite young listeners to join the Tiddly Winks on their merry, educational escapades, fostering confidence and a love of reading.
Language
en
Duration
~37 minutes (36K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Albert Whitman Company, 1923.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-09-25
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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