Little Frankie at His Plays

"Little Frankie at His Plays" by Madeline Leslie is a children's book written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book is part of a series focusing on the adventures of a young boy named Frankie, highlighting themes of childhood innocence, familial love, and early moral lessons. Its narrative is filled with playful anecdotes that capture the essence of a child's imagination and interactions, primarily set against the backdrop of Frankie's family life. The story introduces readers to Frankie, a spirited little boy who delights in simple pleasures and playful activities with his animal companion, Ponto, as well as his family members. The book portrays various episodes from Frankie's life, such as his interactions at home, his adventures with his dog, and moments of learning valuable lessons from his mother about obedience and kindness. Through whimsical tales, Frankie engages in activities like playing in the garden, riding a horse for the first time, and navigating friendships. As he encounters challenges and learns about the importance of good behavior, readers witness his growth and the loving guidance from his parents in nurturing his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.