Corkran, Alice 1844?-1916 creator Browne, Gordon 1858-1932 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Down the Snow Stairs; Or, From Good-Night to Good-Morning" by Alice Corkran is a children's fantasy book written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Kitty, who is deeply worried about her sick brother Johnnie. Set during Christmas, Kitty is torn by guilt over a decision that led to his illness, setting the stage for a magical journey that explores themes of innocence, mischief, and the ramifications of one's actions. At the start of the narrative, Kitty lies awake on Christmas Eve, haunted by her brother's illness and the pain she feels for having taken him outside to play in the snow. The sorrow of not being able to see him weighs heavily on her heart, compelling her to sneak into Johnnie’s room while he sleeps. Their tender, albeit bittersweet conversation touches on Kitty's feelings of guilt and desire for reconciliation. As she reminisces about their bond, a magical snowman beckons her on a whimsical adventure, framing her journey into a fantastical world meant to uncover deeper truths about herself and the nature of childhood. This opening sets the tone for a blend of both real and surreal experiences that await Kitty, ultimately leading her to confront her fears and desires in a world filled with enchanting possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-06-29 Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Toys -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction Obedience -- Juvenile fiction Elves -- Juvenile fiction Dreams -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57413 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57413 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134325.0 57413