Nearly Bedtime: Five Short Stories for the Little Ones

"Nearly Bedtime: Five Short Stories for the Little Ones" by H. Mary Wilson is a collection of stories from around the 1800's for kids that contains fun, clean stories ideal for reading before sleeping. The book has different adventures that teach being nice, being strong, and how important family is using calming and interesting stories. There are five stories, each with its own characters and lessons: a boy who does good things for a blind woman in his community, a dog who rescues his owner, a mischievous girl whose actions cause problems, twin brothers enjoying family life, and sisters starting a decorating club that leads to funny situations and shows how important it is to work together. These stories have lessons that make the book enjoyable for both kids and adults.