02375cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500570013326400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650500990040750800330050652013650053953400450190465300230194970000170197285600430198999900170203219409UtSlPG20260610133443.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aKernahan, J. G.10aTom, Dot and Talking Mouse and Other Bedtime Stories 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-09-290 aThe Miller's Mouse -- The Old Rocking Horse -- The Message of the Lily -- Water-Lily's Mission  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Tom, Dot and Talking Mouse and Other Bedtime Stories" by J. G. & C. Kernahan is a collection of bedtime stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of loneliness, kindness, and redemption through charming narratives that intertwine human emotions with elements of nature. It invites readers into a world where characters such as a miller, a little girl, and an anthropomorphized mouse navigate their lives and relationships, prompting reflection on the nature of happiness and compassion.  The stories within the collection unfold various heartwarming adventures. The title story follows Tom Lecky, a miller who has become withdrawn after the woman he loves marries someone else. With the companionship of a talking mouse, Tom begins to rediscover kindness and generosity, leading to the unexpected arrival of a little girl named Dot, who transforms his lonely existence. Other tales, such as "The Old Rocking-Horse" and "The Message of the Lily," explore themes of nostalgia and selflessness, as inanimate objects and flowers carry messages of love, reminding us of the importance of connection and the impact of simple acts of kindness in the lives of others. Through these enchanting narratives, readers are encouraged to embrace compassion and find joy in caring for those around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's stories1 aKernahan, C.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19409  c60794d60794