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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, “Let us go fishing.”
Tiddly Wee said, “I will go with you.”
Tiddly Thrift said, “Where is the fishing-rod?”
Tiddly Cheer-Up said, “Here is the fish hook.”
Tiddly Scowl said, “Who will dig worms?”
Tiddly Why said, “Why do we want worms?”
“We will bait the hook,” said Tiddly Winks.
“Will bait it with worms,” said Tiddly Wee.
The Tiddly Winks sang,