Sparrow the tramp: A fable for children

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Sparrow the tramp: A fable for children

by Lily F. Wesselhoeft

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

In a cozy household where breakfast chatter fills the air, a lively little girl named Posy keeps everyone on their toes. She flits from the kitchen to the birdcage, teasing a bright‑feathered parrot and a sweet‑song canary while eyeing the tempting sugar bowl. The family’s routine is interrupted when Tom discovers a tiny mouse‑hole in the china‑closet, hinting that something unexpected may be lurking nearby.

As the adults debate how to deal with the unwelcome intruder, Posy’s mischievous spirit leads her into a series of playful escapades—locking a cellar door, coaxing kittens to drink milk, and navigating the bustling household. Through her antics, the story gently explores themes of curiosity, responsibility, and the small kindnesses that keep a home harmonious. Listeners will enjoy the charming dialogue and the warm, whimsical world that encourages young hearts to learn from both folly and compassion.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (203K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Little, Brown and Company,1888,reprint 1902.

Credits

D A Alexander, Dorothy Scrafford Whaley (who received the book on her sixth birthday, October 16th, 1912, and bequeathed the book to her granddaughter, the PM and PP for the book), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2022-09-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

LF

Lily F. Wesselhoeft

1840–1919

Best known for warm, animal-centered stories for children, this New England writer brought dogs, fairy folk, and other lively characters to the heart of her books. Her tales have a gentle old-fashioned charm, with plenty of adventure and affection.

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