each story is a miniature masterpiece, as clear, warm and precise as the illustrations by the author that accompanied them, crafted by a mind that understood the importance of comfort readingThe nostalgic charm, gentleness and simplicity of the Milly-Molly-Mandy stories have stood the test of time and a new generation cannot help but fall in love with the spirit of adventure and the warm evocation of family life that are so central to this ordinary little girl‰۪s life. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to a very ordinary but very special little girl!The Milly-Molly-Mandy books are gorgeous, gentle things, and in a world where that sort of thing seems somewhat hard to find, they shine. They really, really do.Welcome to the world of Milly-Molly-Mandy! Read about her adventures in this collection of thirteen charming stories.
Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete ‰ÛÒ whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!
The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her everyday adventures in the countryside have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends little-friend-Susan, Billy Blunt and Toby the dog.
Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories is a truly special gift to treasure.
Enjoy more of Milly-Molly-Mandy's fun adventures with More of Milly-Molly-Mandy and Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy.
Joyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied at the Lambeth School of Art. The first Milly-Molly-Mandy stories were published in 1925 in
The Christian Science Monitor, and a first collection of these stories was published in book form in 1928. An accomplished artist as well as a writer, Joyce Lankester Brisley designed posters and book jackets and also illustrated the work of other authors. She died in 1978, but Milly-Molly-Mandy's popularity lives on.Chapter - 1: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Errands Chapter - 2: Milly-Molly-Mandy Spends a Penny Chapter - 3: Milly-Molly-Mandy Meets her Great-Aunt Section - 4: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Blackberrying Chapter - 5: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a Party Chapter - 6: Milly-Molly-Mandy Enjoys a Visit Chapter - 7: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Gardening Section - 8: Milly-Molly-Mandy Makes a Cosy Chapter - 9: Milly-Molly-Mandy Keeps Shop Chapter - 10: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gives a Party Chapter - 11: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Visiting Chapter - 12: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gets to Know Teacher Chapter - 13: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a F̻te Section - i: About the Author
Once upon a time there was a little girl with a candy-striped dress who loved trying new things and having adventures . . .
Milly-Molly-Mandy is always ready for some fun ‰ÛÒ along with Toby the dog, little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt, she can always find something to do in her village in the countryside. Joyce Lankester Brisley‰۪s first collection of Milly-Molly-Mandy stories was published in 1928, and since then her tales of the little adventurer with the candy-striped dress has charmed generations of children. These beautiful hardback reissues each contain a collection of short stories and feature gorgeous original artwork from the author. Join in the fun with Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories, More of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Milly-Molly-Mandy Again and Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy.
