Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Eliza Lee Cabot Follen was an American writer, editor, and abolitionist. In her early life, she contributed various pieces of prose and poetry to papers and magazines. In 1828, she married Prof. Charles Follen, who died on board the Lexington in 1840. During her married life, she published a variety of popular and useful books, all of which were characterized by her Christian piety. Among the works she gave to the press are, Selections from Fénelon, The Well-spent Hour, Words of Truth, The Sceptic, Married Life, Little Songs, Poems, Life of Charles Follen, Twilight Stories, Second Series of Little Songs, as well as a compilation of Home Dramas, and German Fairy Tales. Holding an interest in the religious instruction of the young, she edited, in 1829, the Christian Teacher's Manual, and, from 1843 to 1850, the Child's Friend. She died in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1860.
Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People
Venture into a world of moral lessons and innocent wonder guided by uplifting hymns, gentle songs, and charming fables for the education of young hearts and minds.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
What the Animals Do and Say
Witness heartwarming tales of animal friendships, brave acts, and the simple joys of observing the natural world in a collection of stories designed to teach valuable lessons for young hearts.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
True Stories about Dogs and Cats
** Experience tales of devotion and intellect, proving that even our furry companions are capable of exceptional love and bravery.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Little Songs
Experience a world of playful verses and cheerful tunes, where kids explore nature, family, and fun through rhythmic rhymes and sweet illustrations.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Two Festivals
Experience heartwarming tales of brave children, joyous celebrations, and the power of kindness during May Day and New Year's Eve, as lessons of empathy, love, and community spirit shine.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Conscience
Two contrasting tales about young boys emphasize how every choice has consequences, large or small, and that conscience should guide decisions.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Who Spoke Next
A musket and a tea kettle recount tales of battlefields and hearths during the American Revolution.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
The Pedler of Dust Sticks
In old Hamburg, a boy rises from selling dust sticks to great success, guided by honesty and a good heart against all odds.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
The Talkative Wig
Listen to a wig whisper secrets of kindness, sacrifice, and joy as it journeys from a young girl’s hair to a squire's head.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen
Travellers' Stories
Experience 19th-century Europe through the witty observations of a traveler as she shares vivid scenes and encounters with famous people.
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen