Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and composed collections of children's songs. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.
The Story of Patsy
A neglected boy discovers the healing power of friendship and love in a Kindergarten, where a dedicated teacher and caring classmates help him overcome his past.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The quilt of happiness; Creeping Jenny; and other New England stories
After losing the people closest to them, a young woman and a mysterious traveler find strength in one another as they deal with challenges of life and the budding of new relationships.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Flag-Raising
A spirited young girl brings her creativity and determination to a small town, culminating in a triumphant flag-raising that unites the community.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Susanna and Sue
Fleeing a difficult past, a mother and daughter seek solace in a peaceful community, but their search for tranquility is met with unexpected challenges and difficult choices.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters
Six schoolgirls embark on a hilarious experiment of independence as they manage a cottage together, discovering the ups and downs of housekeeping and the bonds of friendship along the way.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Ladies-In-Waiting
A spirited American singer travels to England, captivating a man who rediscovers his zest for life through her ambition and artistry.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic
A mother has a sacred claim on the world, and her life may be a cipher, but when the child comes, God writes a figure before it, and gives it value, highlighting the profound impact of a mother's role in a child's life and development.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood
Discover a bygone era's vision of how young girls can blossom into exemplary women through character-building activities and community devotion, shaping not just their own destinies but the world around them.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten
Step back in time with classic tales meant to spark imagination and teach children valuable lessons.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
A Cathedral Courtship
Amidst stunning cathedrals and humorous mishaps, an unexpected romance blossoms between a spirited traveler and a reserved architect, defying social expectations and revealing the beauty of connection.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
A Village Stradivarius
In a world of shadows and scars, a blind artist and a solitary woman discover a symphony of love through the strings of a violin.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Story of Waitstill Baxter
In a 19th-century New Hampshire village, a young woman navigates her strict family life and societal constraints.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Being Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton
Follow three friends as they embark on hilarious and heartwarming adventures in Scotland, where they navigate cultural clashes and forge unforgettable memories.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Homespun Tales
Journey to a quaint Maine village where love blossoms, adventures unfold, and the simple beauty of Yankee life captivates the heart.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
New Chronicles of Rebecca
A young poet's world in early 20th-century Maine is transformed as she learns about loss and finds her true calling by helping an orphaned child.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Birds' Christmas Carol
A frail but spirited young girl orchestrates a heartwarming Christmas feast for a family in need, leaving a lasting legacy of love and generosity.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Village Watch-Tower
From her window in rural Maine, an aging observer intertwines her life story with the daily dramas of her quaint village.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Girl and the Kingdom Learning to Teach
A determined young woman battles poverty and prejudice to build a kindergarten, transforming the lives of children and a struggling community.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
Penelope's Postscripts
Join a witty traveler as she roams through Europe, seeking memorable experiences and sharing her unique perspective along the way.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
The Birds' Christmas Carol
Ailing but radiant, a Christmas-born child orchestrates a heartwarming holiday feast for a poor family, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity.
By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin