The Old Witch

Once upon a time there were two girls who lived with their mother and father. Their father had no work, and the girls wanted to go away to seek their fortunes. One day, one of the girls girl said she wanted to go to find work, and her mother said she might if she...

Pied-Piper

Newtown, or Franchville, as is was called before, is a sleepy little town upon the Solent shore. Sleepy as it is now, it used to be noisy enough, and what made the noise was—rats. The place was so infested with them that it was not worth living in the town. There...

The History of Tom Thumb

In the days of the great Prince Arthur, there lived a mighty magician, called Merlin, the most learned and skilful wizard the world has ever seen. This famous magician, who could take any form he wanted, was travelling about as a poor beggar, and being very tired, he...

The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes

Timmy Tiptoes sat out, enjoying the breeze; he whisked his tail and giggled-“Little wife Goody, the nuts are ripe; we must lay up a store for winter and spring.” Goody Tiptoes was busy pushing moss under the thatch-“The nest is so comfortable we will...

The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is soporific”. I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit. They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies! When Benjamin Bunny grew up, he married his Cousin...