Tag: literature
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Comfort
My dolls are sick and tired sometimes, And I can’t stand their noise; I put them quickly into bed, And hide away their toys; I shut the door and leave them In the playroom all alone, And scamper quickly down the stairs, For fear I’ll hear them moan. Last night I had the toothache hard;…
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Heidi Chapter 11
Heidi Gains in Some Respects and Loses in Others The grandmama sent for Heidi every day after dinner, while Clara was resting and Miss Rottenmeier disappeared into her room. She talked to Heidi and amused her in various ways, showing her how to make clothes for pretty little dolls that she had brought. Unconsciously Heidi…
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Peter and Polly Series: Peter’s Haircut
Peter must have his hair cut soon,” said mother. “It is growing very long.” “Yes, it is,” said Polly. “I shall have to braid it.” “That will hardly do, Polly. Boys do not have their hair braided. They have it cut.” “I cannot take him to the barber’s today,” said father. “I cannot take him…
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Heidi Chapter 9
The Master Of The House Hears Of Strange Doings A few days afterwards there was great excitement in the Sesemann residence, for the master of the house had just arrived. The servants were taking upstairs one load after another, for Mr. Sesemann always brought many lovely things home with him. When he entered his daughter’s…
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Heidi Chapter 10
A Grandmama The following evening great expectation reigned in the house. Tinette had put on a new cap, Sebastian was placing footstools in front of nearly every armchair, and Miss Rottenmeier walked with great dignity about the house, inspecting everything. When the carriage at last drove up, the servants flew downstairs, followed by Miss Rottenmeier…
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Peter and Polly Series: Taking Orders
Taking Orders I know a new game, Peter,” said Tim. “Where did you get it, Tim?” “I got it from some boys, Peter. Yesterday my mother and I went visiting. I played it then.” “Let’s play it now,” said Peter. “What shall we do first?” “We keep a store. Every day we take our horse…
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The Roly-Poly Pudding
Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent. She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief! On baking day, she determined to shut them up in a cupboard.She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not…
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck
What a funny sight it is to see a brood of ducklings with a hen!Listen to the story of Jemima Puddle-duck, who was annoyed because the farmer’s wife would not let her hatch her own eggs.Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Rebeccah Puddle-duck, was perfectly willing to leave the hatching to someone else- “I have not the patience…
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The Tale of Tom Kitten
Once upon a time there were three little kittens, and their names were Mittens, Tom Kitten, and Moppet. They had dear little fur coats of their own; and they tumbled about the doorstep and played in the dust.But one day their mother-Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit-expected friends to tea; so she fetched the kittens indoors, to wash…
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The Story of Miss Moppet
This is a Pussy called Miss Moppet; she thinks she has heard a mouse!This is the Mouse peeping out behind the cupboard and making fun of Miss Moppet. He is not afraid of a kitten.This is Miss Moppet jumping just too late; she misses the Mouse and hits her own head. She thinks it is…