How "A Dear Little Couple" Went Abroad

** "How 'A Dear Little Couple' Went Abroad" by Mary D. Brine is a charming children's story from the early 1900s, which tells about Polly and Teddy, two young siblings, traveling to Europe with their mom and dad. Focused on the wonder and excitement of being a child, the story combines fun adventures with essential morals about friendship and compassion. It starts as Polly discovers that she and Teddy are going to travel across the sea with their parents, showing off the kids' happy point of view on travel as they get ready for their trip. Through descriptions of their experiences traveling on a boat, seeing the settings of Naples, and going to locations such as the island of Capri and the old city of Pompeii, they encounter new experiences. It celebrates the loveliness of discovery and understanding the importance of settling back into familiar surroundings. **