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This was Frances Hodgeson Burnett's (author of The Secret Garden) favorite fairy-tale story book! The titles include "The Christmas Cuckoo", "The Lords of the White and Grey Castles", "The Greedy Shepherd", "The Story of Fairyfoot", "The Story of Childe Charity", "Sour and Civil", "The Story of Merrymind", and "Prince Wisewit's Return".

Frances Browne (1816-1879) was an Irish poet and novelist who is best remembered for her enchanting stories for children, published under the title of Granny's Wonderful Chair. The collection tells the story of Snowflower, a little girl left alone in the world with a magical chair belonging to her absent grandmother, which can take her wherever she wants to go and can tell her marvellous stories.

A glittering collection of classic stories for children, which have delighted generations and continue to appeal.