Molesworth, Mrs. 1839-1921 creator Morgan, Walter Jenks 1847-1924 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Five Minutes' Stories" by Mrs. Molesworth is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This charming anthology consists of various tales aimed primarily at children, exploring themes of morality, kindness, and innocence through a whimsical lens. Each story has a distinct narrative, often featuring young protagonists who navigate the complexities of life and emotions with humor and heart. At the start of the work, the opening stories immerse readers in the lives of characters like Abdallah, a man searching for happiness, who ultimately discovers that true contentment comes from selflessness and serving others, and Fifine, a young girl navigating her feelings with her cat while learning about the value of forgiveness. These early tales set the tone for the collection, blending gentle lessons with engaging narratives that resonate with the trials and joys of childhood, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Abdallah the unhappy -- Fifine and her cat -- The long ladder -- A four-footed gentleman -- The bad fairy -- The goblin face -- The lost brooch -- Only a bunch of violets -- A canary tragedy -- Coo-Coo's second husband -- Harry's reward -- Brothers and mushrooms -- A remarkable watch -- The blackberry elf. Release date is 2010-07-18 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Original publication data not identified Short stories Children's stories PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33196 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33196 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133746.0 33196