Description
Renowned childrens literature author Amy Ella Blanchard wrote many exciting and beautiful poems, stories and books depicting children and the fun, joy, sorrows and adventures they had growing up. Among her best works are the Daisies and Raindrops poems written with her good friend and artist collaborator Ida Waugh, A Heroine of 1812 and The Camp Fire Girls of Brightwood. She also wrote the delightful Little Maid series that kept children entertained and happy for many years to come.A Sweet Little Maid is the first in Blanchards Little Maid series. Published in 1899, it follows the curious adventures (and misadventures) of a 9 year old little girl known as Dimple. Our little heroine always loved to be the first in everything and was constantly accompanied by Bubbles, her young black playmate and servant. When Dimples cousin Florence came to visit, however, everything changed once the rainy days have come and the girls were beside themselves with boredom. Laughter, misadventures and plenty of fun await you as you take a journey through Dimples exciting world in the story of A Sweet Little Maid.This is one story your children will gladly read even on their own. Filled with delightful descriptions and a narrative that will keep your child interested throughout the tale, as well as fun dialogues that you cant help but read with a smile on your face, Amy Ella Blanchards short book is enough to bring a family closer together.Despite the fact that the focus isnt on dragons or magic fairies, the story is remarkable funny and interesting in its simplicity, and it helped many children throughout the past generations connect with the fun possibilities in their own lives, instead of seeking to escape into a world of fantasy. Dimples world is even better than any fantasy tale, and with her help, your little ones will embark on a grand adventure that they will never forget.