Originally published in 1790, this charming collection of moral tales offers valuable lessons for young readers and their parents alike. Author Jean Nicolas Bouilly uses engaging stories to teach important values, such as honesty, kindness, and perseverance. A timeless classic of children's literature that will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.