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A merry band of small fairies — Tiddly Winks, Tiddly Wee, Tiddly Thrift, Tiddly Cheer-Up, Tiddly Scowl and Tiddly Why — guide beginning readers through simple, graded lessons in letters, numbers, manners and daily routines. Short illustrated episodes set in a schoolroom, a picnic, gardens and play scenes use repetition and playful mischief to teach reading, counting, saving, cooperation and punctuality. Household and schoolroom objects are personified, creating lively classroom interactions and gentle moral examples. The collection is organized as brief, easily decodable stories and rhymes intended for early readers learning the alphabet, basic vocabulary and social habits.
“Good morning,” sang the School Bell.
“Good morning,” ticked the Clock.
He Went to Sleep in a Clothes Basket
“Good morning,” whispered the Waste Basket.
The School Room Mouse came out.
Tiddly Winks danced with him.
Tiddly Winks said, “What day is it?”
The Mouse said, “Ask the Calendar.”
The Calendar hung on the wall.
The Calendar had names on it.
It had names of days on it.
It had numbers on it, too.
The Calendar nodded to Tiddly Winks.
It said, “It is Tuesday morning.”