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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.
The School Room Mouse said, “Good morning.”
He said, “I will be the teacher.”
He said, “What time is it, Tiddly Winks?”
Tiddly Winks replied, “It is school time.”
The School Room Mouse said, “Who can spell?”
He said, “Who can spell ‘Friday’?”
Tiddly Scowl said, “I cannot spell.”
He said,
Tiddly Thrift sang,