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Issue Details: First known date: 1943... 1943 Tales for Tinies
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A collection comprising largely animal, elf and fairy stories.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Boylan , 1943 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Little Brown Elf, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's adventure
Brownie risks his life in a journey to the moon to collect moonbeams for the Fairy Queen's new ball gown.
 (p. 5-9)
The Fairy in the Clock, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Naughty fairy, Jingle, is chastised for neglecting her duties in maintaining the Grandfather Clock. However she redeems herself by caring for the fairy in the Cuckoo Clock who is unwell.
 (p. 10-14)
Sammie, the Seahorse, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Timid Sammie the seahorse is accused of cowardice until he rescues Sea Foam, the sea fairy and carries her all the way home.
 (p. 15-21)
The Toy Shop, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Margaret and Tom are given money to spend by their uncle, but lose track of time in a toy shop and become anxious about finding their way home.
 (p. 22-25)
The First Wireless, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
The fairies have argued with the bush animals and will only return when they make something of use in the human world. Willy the wombat hits upon a good idea with a discarded children's trumpet.
 (p. 26-32)
A Trip in the Santoplane, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Mary is woken by an elf who takes her to meet Santa, but when he leaves to deliver presents Mary wonders if she will ever get home.
 (p. 33-35)
At the Zoo, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
The zoo animals are tired of being stared at and tormented and stage a break out, only to find the unfamiliar world outside is even less welcoming.
 (p. 36-39)
Elizabeth's Adventures, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Elizabeth becomes lost and falls asleep during which time she visits Fairyland and has a lovely time at the ball.
 (p. 40-45)
Chubbie, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's adventure
The adventurous nature of Chubbie the koala gets him into trouble when he finds being taken home by a family is not as fortunate as it seems.
 (p. 46-49)
Tip of the Circus, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Tip, a little boy who lives with a circus, finds himself in trouble when visiting the beach and invites his rescuer to join him in a new occupation.
 (p. 50-55)
To the Land of Nursery Rhymes, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
Joan and Betty open a book and discover a fairy who takes them to the Land of Nursery Rhymes to meet some interesting characters.
 (p. 56-60)
Humpty Dumpty, Barbara Woods , single work children's fiction children's
The true story of how Humpty Dumpty was led astray at school by Simple Timple but was fortunate enough to make the acquaintance of the King.
 (p. 61-63)
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