This children’s book left me nostalgic for a time long gone, before flashy pictures and intense text inundated the printed word in children’s literature. Some authors seem to think you have to the grab the child quickly, or his and her attention will lag. But this book is quite the opposite of the splashy books that seem to be so common today. It’s a collection of gentle tales that do indeed tell a captivating story, in a calm and endearing manner. The illustrations are also delightful in their quaint way. This is a wonderful book for a child to read alone or to share with an adult. ( )