Aunt Judy's Tales by Margaret Gatty is a delightful collection of short stories that are perfect for children. Each story is engaging, entertaining, and filled with valuable life lessons that young readers can learn from. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for children to connect with them and follow along with their adventures.

One of the things I loved most about this book is the writing style. Margaret Gatty's prose is clear, concise, and easy to follow, making it a great choice for early readers or for parents to read aloud to their children. The stories are also varied in their themes and settings, keeping the reader engaged throughout the book.

Overall, Aunt Judy's Tales is a wonderful collection of stories that are sure to captivate young readers and leave them with valuable lessons to remember. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a charming and wholesome read for children.

Book Description:
This is a collection of six short stories by Margaret Gatty, writing as Mrs. Alfred Gatty. All told by 'an elder girl' in a large family to the 8 little ones gathered around. "There is not a more charming sight in the domestic world, than that of an elder girl in a large family, amusing what are called the little ones. "How could mamma have ventured upon that cosy nap in the arm-chair by the fire, if she had been harassed by wondering what the children were about? Whereas, as it was, she had overheard No. 8 begging the one they all called “Aunt Judy,” to come and tell them a story, and she had beheld Aunt Judy’s nod of consent; whereupon she had shut her eyes, and composed herself to sleep quite complacently, under the pleasant conviction that all things were sure to be in a state of peace and security, so long as the children were listening to one of those curious stories of Aunt Judy’s, in which, with so much drollery and amusement, there was sure to be mixed up some odd scraps of information, or bits of good advice."