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no longer find who I can
help. If you will go with
me every day and help
me scatter blessings, you
will be happy all the
long year.”
“A happy New Year!”
said someone. Maurice
found himself in bed
while his sister was at
the door. “Have you had
a pleasant dream?” she
asked.
“Where is the little New
Year? He was just here with
me,” said Maurice.
“Come into Mamma’s room. There is a gift for
you.” There in a snowy white cradle was a tiny scatter to throw and
baby brother, the gift of the New Year. Maurice distribute here and there
glad happy
was very happy! But he did not forget the dream.
Old Joe and Bessie had their gifts, too. Maurice tried very hard to be
helpful. He made all his friends glad because the happy New Year had
come.
—Adapted version of ‘The Little New Year’ by Ellen Robena Field
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ellen Robena Field is famous for her ‘Buttercup Gold’ stories,
which were hugely popular and brought her recognition in the
late 19th century. She used ‘Buttercup Gold and Other Stories’
to teach children about life in simple and magical ways. She
used nature to talk about life, growth and change.
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