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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, “I will peep into school.”
He said, “I will peep in the school room window.”
He said, “I will say good-bye to the School Bell.”
He said, “I want to talk to the School Room Clock.”
He began to think about the School Room Mouse.
He wanted a word with the Waste Basket.
He wanted to talk to the Calendar.
Tiddly Winks went off dancing and singing.