"Aunt Amy; or, How Minnie Brown learned to be a Sunbeam" by Daniel Wise is a heartwarming story that shows a young girl discovering the power of kindness. Little Minnie Brown's life is brightened when her Aunt Amy, a beacon of generosity, comes to visit. As Minnie spends time with her aunt, she learns important lessons about helping those less fortunate, like Mrs. Button and her daughter, Kate. These experiences inspire Minnie to become a "sunbeam," spreading joy and support to everyone she meets, including a soldier and other children who need her help, showing how even small acts of love can make a big difference in the world.

Aunt Amy; or, How Minnie Brown learned to be a Sunbeam
By Daniel Wise
A little girl discovers the joy of giving and learns to spread warmth like sunshine after her aunt teaches her the importance of kindness and helping others.
Summary
About the AuthorDaniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852β56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856β72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847)
The Path of Life (1847)
Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854)
The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879)
Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882)
Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884)
Young Knights of the Cross (1887)
Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891)
Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)
Daniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852β56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856β72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847) The Path of Life (1847) Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854) The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879) Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882) Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884) Young Knights of the Cross (1887) Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891) Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)