COSY CORNER SERIES
COSY CORNER SERIES
COSY CORNER SERIES
It is the intention of the publishers that this series shall contain only the very highest and purest literature,—stories that shall not only appeal to the children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who feel with them in their joys and sorrows.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover design.
Each 1 vol., 16mo, cloth $0.50
By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON
THE LITTLE COLONEL(Trade Mark.)
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a small girl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fancied resemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate and old family are famous in the region.
THE GIANT SCISSORS
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France. Joyce is a great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumes shares with her the delightful experiences of the “House Party” and the “Holidays.”
TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKYWho Were the Little Colonel’s Neighbors.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, but with added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure of the story, that place being taken by the “two little knights.”
MILDRED’S INHERITANCE
A delightful little story of a lonely English girl who comes to America and is befriended by a sympathetic American family who are attracted by her beautiful speaking voice. By means of this one gift she is enabled to help a school-girl who has temporarily lost the use of her eyes, and thus finally her life becomes a busy, happy one.
CICELY AND OTHER STORIES FOR GIRLS
The readers of Mrs. Johnston’s charming juveniles will be glad to learn of the issue of this volume for young people.
AUNT ’LIZA’S HERO AND OTHER STORIES
A collection of six bright little stories, which will appeal to all boys and most girls.
BIG BROTHER
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of Stephen, himself a small boy, for his baby brother, is the theme of the simple tale.
OLE MAMMY’S TORMENT
“Ole Mammy’s Torment” has been fitly called “a classic of Southern life.” It relates the haps and mishaps of a small negro lad, and tells how he was led by love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
THE STORY OF DAGO
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago, a pet monkey, owned jointly by two brothers. Dago tells his own story, and the account of his haps and mishaps is both interesting and amusing.
THE QUILT THAT JACK BUILT
A pleasant little story of a boy’s labor of love, and how it changed the course of his life many years after it was accomplished.
FLIP’S ISLANDS OF PROVIDENCE
A story of a boy’s life battle, his early defeat, and his final triumph, well worth the reading.
By EDITH ROBINSON
A LITTLE PURITAN’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
A story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was invented by Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brother Sam.
A LITTLE DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY
The author introduces this story as follows:
“One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution, the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendation is another ride,—the ride of Anthony Severn,—which was no less historic in its action or memorable in its consequences.”
A LOYAL LITTLE MAID
A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which the child heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to George Washington.
A LITTLE PURITAN REBEL
This is an historical tale of a real girl, during the time when the gallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts.
A LITTLE PURITAN PIONEER
The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement at Charlestown.
A LITTLE PURITAN BOUND GIRL
A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest to youthful readers.
A LITTLE PURITAN CAVALIER
The story of a “Little Puritan Cavalier” who tried with all his boyish enthusiasm to emulate the spirit and ideals of the dead Crusaders.
A PURITAN KNIGHT ERRANT
The story tells of a young lad in Colonial times who endeavored to carry out the high ideals of the knights of olden days.
By OUIDA(Louise de la Ramee)
A DOG OF FLANDERSA Christmas Story
Too well and favorably known to require description.
THE NURNBERG STOVE
This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.
By FRANCES MARGARET FOX
THE LITTLE GIANT’S NEIGHBOURS
A charming nature story of a “little giant” whose neighbors were the creatures of the field and garden.
FARMER BROWN AND THE BIRDS
A little story which teaches children that the birds are man’s best friends.
BETTY OF OLD MACKINAW
A charming story of child life.
BROTHER BILLY
The story of Betty’s brother, and some further adventures of Betty herself.
MOTHER NATURE’S LITTLE ONES
Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or “childhood,” of the little creatures out-of-doors.
HOW CHRISTMAS CAME TO THE MULVANEYS
A bright, lifelike little story of a family of poor children with an unlimited capacity for fun and mischief.
THE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Miss Fox has vividly described the happy surprises that made the occasion so memorable to the Mulvaneys, and the funny things the children did in their new environment.
By MISS MULOCK
THE LITTLE LAME PRINCE
A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures by means of the magic gifts of his fairy god-mother.
ADVENTURES OF A BROWNIE
The story of a household elf who torments the cook and gardener, but is a constant joy and delight to the children who love and trust him.
HIS LITTLE MOTHER
Miss Mulock’s short stories for children are a constant source of delight to them, and “His Little Mother,” in this new and attractive dress, will be welcomed by hosts of youthful readers.
LITTLE SUNSHINE’S HOLIDAY
An attractive story of a summer outing. “Little Sunshine” is another of those beautiful child-characters for which Miss Mulock is so justly famous.
By MARSHALL SAUNDERS
FOR HIS COUNTRY
A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country; written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts of readers.
NITA, THE STORY OF AN IRISH SETTER
In this touching little book, Miss Saunders shows how dear to her heart are all of God’s dumb creatures.
ALPATOK, THE STORY OF AN ESKIMO DOG
Alpatok, an Eskimo dog from the far north, was stolen from his master and left to starve in a strange city, but was befriended and cared for, until he was able to return to his owner.
By WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE
THE FARRIER’S DOG AND HIS FELLOW
This story, written by the gifted young Southern woman, will appeal to all that is best in the natures of the many admirers of her graceful and piquant style.
THE FORTUNES OF THE FELLOW
Those who read and enjoyed the pathos and charm of “The Farrier’s Dog and His Fellow” will welcome the further account of the adventures of Baydaw and the Fellow at the home of the kindly smith.
THE BEST OF FRIENDS
This continues the experiences of the Farrier’s dog and his Fellow, written in Mr. Dromgoole’s well-known charming style.
DOWN IN DIXIE
A fascinating story for boys and girls, of a family of Alabama children who move to Florida and grow up in the South.
By MARIAN W. WILDMAN
LOYALTY ISLAND
An account of the adventures of four children and their pet dog on an island, and how they cleared their brother from the suspicion of dishonesty.
THEODORE AND THEODORA
This is a story of the exploits and mishaps of two mischievous twins, and continues the adventures of the interesting group of children in “Loyalty Island.”