Reminds me when I was little. I heard my Mum mention that her cactuses liked heat, so when alone put them on the ledge of the open fire, inside the fireplace. The pots melted etc. She wasn't mad, but saw it as an act of love. Miss my Mum.
I enjoyed this beautiful, magical story that brought two different generations together. And I can see how it may have inspired C.S. Lewis. Thanks for bringing it to life with your wonderful narration.
Thank you for another amazing reading. I have read some of Edith Nesbit's horror stories. Her children's books are classics. "Five Children and It" was a favorite of mine a hundred years ago. Be well.
@@FrenchEdward06 “I needed a break from the gruesome stuff”, Mr French; who are you trying to kid?! E. Nesbit did some unintentionally terrifying stuff that any British person in their late forties, is probably still deeply traumatised by. Try and find the 1979 BBC adaptation of The Enchanted Castle. It was meant as a childrens’ drama. Ho! Ho! Ho! The scene that disturbed an entire generation involved the children staging a play. Since they lacked an audience, they created mannequins they named ‘Ugly Wuglies’. Due to the abuse of a wishing ring, these abominations become animate.....I am dumping down my left trouser leg as I recall. ....The adaptation of The Phoenix and the Carpet was pretty unsettling, too. 70’s British kids’ TV. What a hoot!
@@zacetto Thanks for chiming in , Zach. I have much to learn about MS E. Nesbit. This sort of benign tale appealed to me this week. I will go back and explore E.N.'s darker fiction in the future... E.E.F.
Hi Ed - you really did read more fairy tales! wonderful. when it started out, I thought it was going to be a bad one, and I wasn't in the mood at all. so I stopped. then today, I saw you had listing for children's stories with this story, so I did listen. it's a very well written one. thank you much :) 🌷🧚🏻♂️
Picture is a modified version of "A Special Pleader" by Charles Burton Barber, 1893 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Burton_Barber. The original has a collie acting the part of the eponymous pleader on the right-hand side. One supposes the girl is being punished for playing with the dog, the child being taught to be responsible, but the dog imploring that, perhaps, it bore the burden of responsibility. It's appropriately modified to only have the isolated girl for this story, beautifully narrated by Mr. French.
Thank you, Scott. I sincerely apologize if I've offended any fans of Mr. Barbers work. Some might think it was inappropriately modified. A credit should have been attached identifying the artist and perhaps included the original image. E.E.F.
This being Edward E. French, I kept expecting the Where-You-Want-To-Go-Toans to demand blood sacrifice or something. Glad they didn't :-) What a sweet and imaginative story.
Reminds me when I was little.
I heard my Mum mention that her cactuses liked heat, so when alone put them on the ledge of the open fire, inside the fireplace.
The pots melted etc. She wasn't mad, but saw it as an act of love.
Miss my Mum.
Thanks for posting this!
I enjoyed this beautiful, magical story that brought two different generations together. And I can see how it may have inspired C.S. Lewis. Thanks for bringing it to life with your wonderful narration.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it LF1971. Thanks for commenting. E.E.F.
Why, a charming story
Not terrible, but enchanting and wise!
What a pleasant surprise
Hath Edward wrought for us
Bright and beauteous 🌟🌺🌈
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it Rheinhart. Thank you. E.E.F.
Absolutely wonderful Mr. French! What a thrilling and touching tale. Thank you!
I've never heard of this story before. Nice. Thank you!
C.S. Lewis obviously read this and was inspired to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Thanks for listening. E.E.F.
So there is a place for sweetness and light in Fiction Fantastique? What a nice little surprise.
Great job as always Mr. French!
Thanks Cloudfx. Yes. Fiction Fantastique has a silver lining. E.E.F.
A great find here E.E.F. ! A children’s tale from the Fabian Society co-creator, Edith Nesbit.
Thanks for this interesting reading: something of a change from the usual offerings, but just as well realised.
Good to have one with a happy ending!
There are happy endings in the Fiction Fantastique realm! Cheers! E.E.F.
I I hereby declare you a brilliant voice artist
Awww, thank you, Tasha. I think MS Nesbit's magic helped A LOT! E.E.F.
Such a delightful story! Thank you. 💕
You're most welcome, Lenora. It was a fun one to read. E.E.F.
Lovely story, beautifully read by my favorite narrator. Thank you ❤
Thank you, Violet. A happy tale for a change... Be well. Be safe. E.E.F.
What A Sweet 😋 Lovely Story!!😊❤
Excellent reading. I hadn't come across this story, thank you for bringing it to my attention.
It was new to me as well. Cheers. E.E.F.
Thank you for another amazing reading. I have read some of Edith Nesbit's horror stories. Her children's books are classics. "Five Children and It" was a favorite of mine a hundred years ago. Be well.
Thanks, C.M. I needed a break from the gruesome stuff and the innocence of this was very pleasant. You be well too. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06
“I needed a break from the gruesome stuff”, Mr French; who are you trying to kid?!
E. Nesbit did some unintentionally terrifying stuff that any British person in their late forties, is probably still deeply traumatised by.
Try and find the 1979 BBC adaptation of The Enchanted Castle. It was meant as a childrens’ drama. Ho! Ho! Ho! The scene that disturbed an entire generation involved the children staging a play. Since they lacked an audience, they created mannequins they named ‘Ugly Wuglies’. Due to the abuse of a wishing ring, these abominations become animate.....I am dumping down my left trouser leg as I recall.
....The adaptation of The Phoenix and the Carpet was pretty unsettling, too. 70’s British kids’ TV. What a hoot!
@@zacetto Thanks for chiming in , Zach. I have much to learn about MS E. Nesbit. This sort of benign tale appealed to me this week. I will go back and explore E.N.'s darker fiction in the future... E.E.F.
Hi Ed - you really did read more fairy tales! wonderful. when it started out, I thought it was going to be a bad one, and I wasn't in the mood at all. so I stopped. then today, I saw you had listing for children's stories with this story, so I did listen. it's a very well written one. thank you much :) 🌷🧚🏻♂️
Delightful. Thank you Edward. 💚
Thank YOU for liking it. I needed to record a story I could "relate to," and this was it (LOL). E.E.F.
Lovely!
And fun. Glad you enjoyed it. E.E.F.
Lovely
Picture is a modified version of "A Special Pleader" by Charles Burton Barber, 1893 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Burton_Barber. The original has a collie acting the part of the eponymous pleader on the right-hand side. One supposes the girl is being punished for playing with the dog, the child being taught to be responsible, but the dog imploring that, perhaps, it bore the burden of responsibility. It's appropriately modified to only have the isolated girl for this story, beautifully narrated by Mr. French.
Thank you, Scott. I sincerely apologize if I've offended any fans of Mr. Barbers work. Some might think it was inappropriately modified. A credit should have been attached identifying the artist and perhaps included the original image. E.E.F.
@@FrenchEdward06 You're a gentleman and scholar, Mr. French.
This being Edward E. French, I kept expecting the Where-You-Want-To-Go-Toans to demand blood sacrifice or something. Glad they didn't :-) What a sweet and imaginative story.
I know what you're saying. (lol) It was a pleasant story, wasn't it? E.E.F.
I think E. Nesbit is brilliant, and I think you are, too.
I have the painting in the thumbnail 🙄
E. Nesbit had a lot to deal w/in her personal life according to her bio
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