02340cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500250014426400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035552013240038653400690171065300390177965300490181865300320186770000530189985600430195299900190199574200UtSlPG20260610134722.0mcr n260607r20241907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aGiberne, Agnes,d1845-193910aLittle "Why-because" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-08-07  a"Little 'Why-because'" by Agnes Giberne is a children's fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a young girl named Hecla, who is described as energetic and restless, as she adjusts to life with her aunts after the passing of her mother. This story explores themes of childhood curiosity, learning, and the challenges of growing up with a new family dynamic, especially as Hecla prepares to welcome her younger cousin, Ivy.   The beginning of the story introduces Hecla, who is full of questions and energy, often distracting her strict Aunt Millicent while she attempts to teach her about various tasks, such as hemming a handkerchief. Their interactions exhibit Hecla's curious spirit, as she bombards her aunt with questions about the world, often leading to amusing moments that underline her fidgetiness. Additionally, the narrative sets the stage for the introduction of Ivy, a younger cousin who will come to stay with them, adding to the story's exploration of family and responsibility. The opening establishes the contrasting personalities of the two children, with Hecla's impulsiveness juxtaposed against Ivy's quieter demeanor, hinting at the challenges and developments that will unfold as their relationship grows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: The Religious Tract Society, 1907  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aGirls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aEngland -- Juvenile fiction1 aTennant, C. Dudleyq(Charles Dudley),d1866-195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74200  c114925d114925