
A crisp winter day brings Grandma to the small house where Bobby, Alice, and Pink are staying. She asks the children to run off and play while she prepares a surprise house‑warming in the guest room, which she has completely transformed into a kaleidoscope of bright rugs, patchwork cushions, blooming geraniums and a sleepy cat named Betsy. When the clock strikes seven, the kids step inside and are dazzled by the cozy, handcrafted décor and the gentle hum of a newly arrived canary.
Seated together on low, carpet‑covered stools, the children begin to share stories of school, camping, holidays, and the odd flying machine that once crossed their town’s sky. In turn, Grandma opens a window onto her own childhood on a sprawling farm, describing the fields, woods, and simple joys that shaped her life. The tale unfolds as a warm exchange of memories, inviting listeners to feel the comfort of family ties and the timeless magic of storytelling.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (235K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Rand, McNally & Company,1922,copyright 1924.
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
2022-05-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for warm, old-fashioned stories for children, this early 20th-century writer created cozy scenes of family life, memory, and storytelling. Her work has a gentle, fireside feel that makes everyday moments shine.
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