The Daisy, or, Cautionary Stories in Verse.
by OpenStories
Original author: Mrs. Turner
"The Daisy, or, Cautionary Stories in Verse" by Mrs. Turner is a collection of cautionary tales aimed at children aged four to eight, written during the early 19th century. The book features a series of poetic stories that convey moral lessons through the experiences and adventures of young characters. The emphasis is on imparting values and behavior that are important for children to learn at an early age. The book consists of various short verses, each depicting different scenarios involving children and their lessons about behavior and caution. For example, stories address themes such as being polite, the consequences of being careless, the importance of honesty, and showing kindness to others. Each tale blends relatable childhood situations with gentle admonitions, ensuring that children understand the underlying messages while being entertained by the playful verse and accompanying illustrations. The overall tone of "The Daisy" is nurturing and educational, making it a delightful read for both children and parents who wish to instill good manners and sense in their young ones.
The Daisy, or, Cautionary Stories in Verse., by Mrs. Turner. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #45082.
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29 Chapters
- 1.Chapter II: The Fairing75 words
- 2.Chapter III: The good Boy46 words
- 3.Chapter IV: Frances and Henry53 words
- 4.Chapter V: The giddy Girl78 words
- 5.Chapter VI: The good Scholar63 words
- 6.Chapter VII: Dressed or undressed86 words
- 7.Chapter VIII: Miss Peggy88 words
- 8.Chapter X: Playful Pompey68 words
- 9.Chapter XII: Come when you are called68 words
- 10.Chapter XIII: The New Dolls54 words
- 11.Chapter XIV: Naughty Sam61 words
- 12.Chapter XV: The dizzy Girl140 words
- 13.Chapter XVI: Charity66 words
- 14.Chapter XVII: Careless Maria71 words
- 15.Chapter XVIII: Frighted by a Cow42 words
- 16.Chapter XIX: Miss Sophia68 words
- 17.Chapter XX: The New Penny82 words
- 18.Chapter XXI: The Canary66 words
- 19.Chapter XXII: Lucy and Dicky59 words
- 20.Chapter XXIII: Falsehood Corrected95 words
- 21.Chapter XXIV: Going to Bed78 words
- 22.Chapter XXV: The Fan90 words
- 23.Chapter XXVI: Dinner70 words
- 24.Chapter XXVII: The Chimney Sweeper79 words
- 25.Chapter XXVIII: The Rose82 words
- 26.Chapter XXIX: Poisonous Fruit90 words
- 27.Chapter XXX: Dangerous Sport88 words
- 28.Chapter XXXI: The Stranger63 words
- 29.Chapter XXXII: Hymn596 words