About this book
The second of twenty-two children, Maria Edgeworth composed the stories in The Parent’s Assistant to educate and entertain her siblings. Among these great stories, you’ll find:The OrphansLazy LawrenceThe Birthday PresentForgive and ForgetThe MimicThe Little MerchantsThe Basket WomanEach story is carefully written by Edgeworth and edited by her father.
Subjects
Children's playsChildren's stories, EnglishConduct of lifeChildren's storiesJuvenile literatureJuvenile fictionHonestyConduct of life in fictionShort storiesFictionChildren's fictionConduct of life, fiction