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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,” said Tiddly Winks.
“Is it a good morning?” asked Tiddly Scowl.
Tiddly Scowl was always scowling.
Tiddly Scowl was often late to school.
Tiddly Scowl said, “It is a rainy morning.”
Tiddly Scowl did not like the rain.
Tiddly Why came walking by.
Tiddly Why asked many questions.
Tiddly Why said, “Why do you scowl?”
He said, “Why don’t you like rain?”