In this fascinating line of books Miss Hope has the various toys come to life “when nobody is looking” and she puts them through a series of adventures as interesting as can possibly be imagined. THE STORY OF A SAWDUST DOLL How the toys held a party at the Toy Counter; how the Sawdust Doll was taken to the home of a nice little girl, and what happened to her there. THE STORY OF A WHITE ROCKING HORSE He was a bold charger and a man purchased him for his son’s birthday. Once the Horse had to go to the Toy Hospital, and my! what sights he saw there. THE STORY OF A LAMB ON WHEELS She was a dainty creature and a sailor bought her and took her to a little girl relative and she had a great time. THE STORY OF A BOLD TIN SOLDIER He was Captain of the Company and marched up and down in the store at night. Then he went to live with a little boy and had the time of his life. THE STORY OF A CANDY RABBIT He was continually in danger of losing his life by being eaten up. But he had plenty of fun, and often saw his many friends from the Toy Counter. THE STORY OF A MONKEY ON A STICK He was mighty lively and could do many tricks. The boy who owned him gave a show, and many of the Monkey’s friends were among the actors. THE STORY OF A CALICO CLOWN He was a truly comical chap and all the other toys loved him greatly. THE STORY OF A NODDING DONKEY He made happy the life of a little lame boy and did lots of other good deeds. THE STORY OF A CHINA CAT The Cat had many adventures, but enjoyed herself most of the time. THE STORY OF A PLUSH BEAR This fellow came from the North Pole, stopped for a while at the toy store, and was then taken to the seashore by his little master. THE STORY OF A STUFFED ELEPHANT He was a wise looking animal and had a great variety of adventures. GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK Transcriber’s Notes pg 196 Changed: bathed the sore sport with witch hazel to: bathed the sore spot with witch hazel