Hamilton Wright Mabie, Edward Everett Hale and William Byron Forbush
Hamilton Wright Mabie, Edward Everett Hale and William Byron Forbush were the editors of a book called Childhood's Favorites and Fairy Stories, The Young Folks Treasury, which brought together stories from more than 50 authors, including Presidents of the USA, poets, essayists, authors, travellers, humorists and more. Most of the stories were not attributed to authors individually, but remain connected through a partial list of authors at the start of the book.
The Moon-Cake
A big boy tricks a little boy into giving him his cake by comparing it to the moon.
The Mouse and the Sausage
A mouse tries to be just like her best friend... to bad results!
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty turns herself over to a Beast when her father steals a Rose.
Dolly Dimple
Four year old Babs wants her Dolly in the night - but Dolly has other ideas!
Son of the Island and the Turtle
Uraschima Taro is kind to a small turtle, who later shows him kindness in return.
The Star Wife
High-feather wants a Star-Maiden for his wife... but should they live in the sky or on the ground?
The Miller, His Son and Their Ass
A miller and his son try to walk a donkey - but get into difficulty when they listen to everyone's opinion.