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Madam How and Lady Why

Author
Charles Kingsley
Series
Children's Classics
Language
English
Length
180 pages
ISBN
9781911263371
Published
15 March 2016
Imprint
Sovereign
  • adventure
  • children
  • natural world
  • science
  • reasons
  • wonders
  • understanding
  • respecting
  • environment
  • interconnectedness

Description

The story follows two young children, Tommy and Lucy, as they embark on an adventure through the natural world. They meet Madam How, who teaches them about the science of how things work, and Lady Why, who teaches them about the reasons behind the things they see. Together, they learn about the wonders of the world and the importance of understanding and respecting the natural environment. Through their journey, the children gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world around them and the interconnectedness of all living things. Overall, the book is a delightful and enlightening tale that encourages young readers to explore and understand the natural world.

Author

Charles Kingsley (1819–1875) was an English clergyman, novelist, and children's writer whose Water-Babies remains a strange, memorable classic of Victorian fantasy and moral education. He also wrote Greek heroes for young readers and popular science that invited children to look closely at the natural world. Kingsley's mix of wonder, sermon, and adventure still characterises a whole strain of nineteenth-century children's books.