Mrs Molesworth

The Carved Lions by Mrs Molesworth When two life sized carved lions from the east are given as a gift to an English household, the children of the house are enchanted, especially when the lions come to life and help take care of them. This is a delightful book for young girls but retains some adult appeal. The author Mrs Molesworth (1839 - 1921) has been called "the Jane Austen of the nursery.

Tell Me a Story by Mrs. Molesworth is a classic piece of Victorian literature that captures the essence of 19th-century British children's fiction. Known for her ability to weave fantasy with everyday life, Mrs. Molesworth delivers a collection of stories that engage young readers with imaginative tales while imparting moral lessons. The book emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a means of shaping young minds, encouraging imagination, and reinforcing family relationships. Each story is crafted to convey values such as kindness, honesty, and empathy, making it not only entertaining but also educational. As a prominent British author of her time, Mrs. Molesworth's works continue to be cherished for their timeless appeal and the way they gently guide children through the complexities of life. Tell Me a Story remains a significant contribution to classic children's literature, reflecting the values and culture of the Victorian era.

"The Rectory Children" by Mrs. Molesworth is a classic work of Victorian children's literature that takes readers into the everyday life of a family living in the English countryside during the 9th century. The story revolves around the siblings-Charlotte, Reginald, and Cecil-who move to a rectory in a quiet village with their family.Set against the backdrop of rectory life, the book explores the children's relationships with one another, their interactions with the local community, and the small adventures they embark upon. As they navigate the challenges of growing up, the siblings learn important moral lessons about kindness, responsibility, and the value of friendship.The novel is filled with charming descriptions of the English countryside and offers a nostalgic glimpse into the simplicity of rural life, during, that era. Through the eyes of the children, Mrs. Molesworth portrays a world where everyday events take on a sense of wonder, making "The Rectory Children" a timeless tale of family and childhood. The story emphasizes the moral growth of the children as they encounter various trials, from small disagreements to more significant dilemmas that test their integrity and compassion and explores moral development.

Chrissie Fortescue sat looking at her toes. They were pretty little toes, pink and plump and even. But she was not looking at them in admiration. And indeed this morning they were scarcely as pretty as usual, for they were rapidly becoming blue and crimson, instead of merely pink, and though blue and crimson are charming colours in themselves, they are not seen to advantage on toes. It was wintry weather, as you will already, I daresay, have guessed, and very cold indeed, and as the unpleasant consciousness of this made itself felt more and more plainly, Chrissie's face grew crosser and crosser. "Nurse," she called out, and it was the third or fourth time that she had done so, "Nurse, will you come and put on my stockings? I am getting quite frozen." There was no answer for a moment or two, then Nurse's face appeared at the door leading from, the little girls' room into the large day nursery, where the table was already neatly spread for breakfast and a bright fire blazing.

Publisher: Macmillan and Co. Publication date: 1879 Subjects: Fantasy fiction, English Animals Castles Juvenile Fiction / General Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Europe Juvenile Fiction / Love