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In this charming collection, the lively Polly Pepper gathers her younger brothers and sisters around the little brown house and spins a series of whimsical tales. From daring chickens and mischievous ducks to circus marvels and runaway pumpkins, each story bursts with the simple wonder of childhood imagination. The narratives are punctuated by the Peppers’ eager questions and Polly’s gentle, often humorous, guidance, creating a warm, family‑centered atmosphere.
The book captures the rhythm of a bygone era, with vivid descriptions that make the listeners feel the creak of an old kitchen floor, the rustle of a playhouse, and the excitement of a stagecoach adventure. While the stories vary in length and subject, they all share a tender moral core, encouraging curiosity, kindness, and a love of storytelling itself. Perfect for listeners who enjoy lighthearted, nostalgic adventures told with affection and a dash of humor.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (442K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-07-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1924
Best remembered as the creator of the beloved Five Little Peppers books, this American writer built a long career telling lively, warmhearted stories for young readers. Writing under the pen name Margaret Sidney, she also helped preserve literary history through her work connected to The Wayside in Concord, Massachusetts.
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