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Book SynopsisJoin the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete – 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.
Trade Revieweach 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 reading -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *
The 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! -- Pam Norfolk * The Lancashire Post *
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. -- Daisy Johnson * didyoueverstoptothink.com *
Table of ContentsChapter - 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 Fête Section - i: About the Author
