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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.
Tiddly Winks said, “It is spring.”
Tiddly Wee said, “Let us make a garden.”
Tiddly Thrift said, “I saved some seeds.”
He saved the seeds from last year.
Tiddly Cheer-Up said, “Where is the rake?”
Tiddly Scowl said, “I don’t like to rake.”
Tiddly Why said, “Why? Why?”
Tiddly Winks said, “Where is the hoe?”
They all sang,