In this charming collection of stories, the author brings to life a variety of characters and situations that are sure to capture the imagination of young readers. Each story is told with warmth and humor, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Ideal for parents and teachers who wish to instill a love of reading in children, this book is an essential addition to any child's library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.