The Parent's Assistant facts for kids
Title page from the second edition
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| Author | Maria Edgeworth |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | children's literature |
| Publisher | Joseph Johnson |
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1796 |
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The Parent's Assistant is a famous collection of children's stories. It was written by Maria Edgeworth and first published in 1796. This book was one of the very first collections of stories made especially for young readers. It was published by Joseph Johnson.
What's Inside This Classic Book?
The first edition of The Parent's Assistant came out in 1796. It had five stories for children. These included "Lazy Lawrence," "Tarlton," and "The Little Dog Trusty." Other stories were "The Orange Man" and "The False Key."
Later in the same year, a new story called "Barring Out" was added. Over time, even more stories joined the collection. One very well-known story added later was "The Purple Jar." A children's play called Old Poz also became part of the book.
By 1865, an American version of the book had many more tales. Some of these were "Simple Susan," "The Bracelets," and "The Little Merchants." It also featured "Waste Not, Want Not" and "Forgive and Forget." These stories taught important lessons in a fun way.
How This Book Made a Mark
The Parent's Assistant was a very popular book. It was read by many people, including important figures. For example, Queen Victoria enjoyed reading it. She read the book in 1837, just before she became queen.
Queen Victoria especially liked the story "The Birthday Present." She called the book "inimitable and delightful." This means she thought it was truly special and wonderful. The book is also mentioned in the famous novel Vanity Fair. This novel was written by William Thackeray. Its mention shows how well-known and loved The Parent's Assistant was.
