Harper & Brothers

In the preface, Abbott writes, "...These stories, though written mainly with a view to their moral influence on the hearts and dispositions of the readers, contain very little formal exhortation and instruction. They present quiet and peaceful pictures of happy domestic life, portraying generally such conduct, and expressing such sentiments and feelings, as it is desirable to exhibit and express in the presence of children."

A collection of humorous fairy tales and poems told in the style of the wandering minstrel.

All the animals are so shocked they stop what they are doing to look and see an elephant dressed in a costume with golden wings.

An old lady living alone by the sea finds joy and comfort from her seventeen cats and especially one small blue-grey kitten.