
Tiny, ink‑born fairies tumble into the world with a curiosity as bright as their ink‑black footprints. Their first day at school quickly turns into a clumsy parade of tumbling desks and startled teachers, prompting their caring mother to whisk them away from the chaotic classroom. Back in the quiet of their woodland home, the babies settle into their snug beds, each whispering whether they’re sleepy or still wide‑awake.
Molly, the most energetic of the brood, rallies her siblings for a bedtime tale, and their mother obliges with a story about a solitary dwarf and a mysterious magic pitcher. The tale weaves gentle humor with a touch of wonder, hinting at enchanted objects and friendly forest spirits. Listeners will be drawn into this charming world where tiny fairies learn, laugh, and discover the simple magic hidden in everyday moments.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: A. Flanagan Company, 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
2022-09-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1876–1924
Best known for writing lively children's stories and playful verse, this early-20th-century American author also supplied the lyrics for the camp-song favorite “Little Sir Echo.” Her books are full of rabbits, bears, fairies, and the kind of cheerful make-believe that was made for reading aloud.
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