Every boy and girl -- and for that matter every man and woman, too -- rejoices when the winter snows have vanished and the earth once more puts on her beautiful dress of green, for then the flowers wake from their sleep and clothe the earth with beauty.
Hundreds of years ago, before clocks or watches were invented, people used to tell the time by means of flowers. Because all boys and girls love flowers, those of them who read this book will be interested in the beautiful stories they have to tell, loving them even more when they know something of their past history and some of the events with which they are associated. The fairy stories here are special stuff. Hold them close to your heart, and they will bring you warmth.