This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Series: Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm New Chronicles of Rebecca The Flag-Raising Penelope Hamilton Series: Penelope's English Experiences Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Penelope's Irish Experiences Penelope's Postscripts The Homespun Trilogy: Rose o' the River The Old Peabody Pew Susanna and Sue Other Novels: A Summer in a Cañon: A California Story Polly Oliver's Problem: A Story for Girls The Birds' Christmas Carol The Romance of a Christmas Card Timothy's Quest Marm Lisa Mother Carey's Chickens The Diary of a Goose Girl A Cathedral Courtship The Story of Waitstill Baxter The Story of Patsy Short Stories: The Village Watch-Tower Tom O' the Blueb'ry Plains The Nooning Tree The Fore-Room Rug A Village Stradivarius The Eventful Trip of the Midnight Cry Ladies-in-Waiting Miss Thomasina Tucker The Turning-Point Huldah the Prophetess Two on a Tour Philippa's Nervous Prostration Anthologies: The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales The Fairy Ring Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know The Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable Wisdom The Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the Kindergarten Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth The Posy Ring: A Book of Verse for Children Pinafore Palace Other Works: The Girl and the Kingdom: Learning to Teach The Republic of Childhood: Froebel's Gifts Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic Bluebeard: A Musical Fantasy The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.

Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856–1923) was an American educator and author known for her endearing children's stories and for her contributions to children's education. Born in Philadelphia and later settling in California, Wiggin pursued her passion for educational reform and children's welfare, notably establishing the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. Her literary career began as an offshoot of her educational work, using writing to fund her school projects. As an author, she is perhaps best recognized for her classic children's novel, 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,' which has delighted readers with its portrayal of spirited heroine Rebecca Rowena Randall and has become a staple in American children's literature. Her work is characterized by warm humor, keen social observation, and a progressive view on the roles of women and children in society. She compiled her most beloved works in 'The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin (Illustrated Edition),' which stands as a testament to her literary talent and her lasting impact on children's literature. Imbued with a charming narrative style and a dedication to shaping young minds, Wiggin's literary output reflects her life's mission: to educate and to entertain.