
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.
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.
Subjects
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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