Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded

"Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded" by Anonymous is a tale from the past that shows the importance of being kind and caring. It tells the story of Julia, a sweet girl who plans to gather flowers for her sister. While out gathering flowers, she finds a little lamb hurt and in need of help. Even though she wanted to get flowers, Julia decides to take care of the lamb first. She bravely carries the lamb back to its owner, Miss Beauchamp. Julia comes home without any flowers, but her kind act doesn't go unnoticed. The next day, Miss Beauchamp gives Julia a lovely bunch of flowers as thanks for her good deed. This story teaches us that being kind to others is always a good choice and that helping those in need can bring us true happiness.