
A gentle anthology of short tales, each crafted to illustrate the quiet strength of kindness in everyday moments. From a shy child who comforts a grieving friend to a rescued animal that repays its savior, the stories weave simple actions into lasting impressions. The collection is aimed at young listeners, inviting them to pause, reflect, and see how small deeds can ripple outward.
The opening story sets the tone with a heated classroom dispute between two boys, one quick to anger and the other choosing restraint. When a mischievous prank involving a tethered ram leaves the school’s headmaster injured, the incident forces the students to confront the consequences of their choices. Through the calm composure of the kind-hearted pupil, the narrative shows how patience and empathy can defuse conflict and guide others toward better paths, offering a clear lesson without heavy-handed preaching.
Full title
The power of kindness and other stories A book for the example and encouragement of the young
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (110K characters)
Series
Favourite stories for the young
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: T. Nelson and Sons, 1877.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, 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
2022-05-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1809–1885
Best known for the temperance novel Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There, this hugely popular 19th-century American writer built his career on vivid moral tales drawn from everyday life. His stories were written for a broad audience and often aimed to spark sympathy, reform, and conversation.
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