Tom, Dot and Talking Mouse and Other Bedtime Stories

"Tom, Dot and Talking Mouse and Other Bedtime Stories" by J. G. & C. Kernahan is an early 20th-century collection of bedtime stories that connects human emotions with the natural world, focusing on the meaning of kindness, compassion, and redemption. The reader is transported to when a lonely miller, a gentle girl, and a talking mouse teaches the value of happiness and simple acts of generosity. In the primary story, Tom Lecky, a miller hurt by lost love, finds unexpected friendship with a talking mouse, which leads to the arrival of Dot, who changes his formerly isolated life. Other stories carry messages of love and selflessness, reminding everyone the importance of connection through objects and flowers. Each tale invites readers to embrace compassion and discover joy in caring for others.