Buttercup Gold and Other Stories

Buttercup Gold and Other Stories by Ellen Robena Field, first published in 1894. Buttercup Gold and Other Stories use nature as metaphors for life, death, growth, and change in order to teach children about life in simple yet magical ways. The book was dedicated to "the dear kindergarten children, and particularly to my little friend, Alice Caro Wing." A charming collection of short stories and verses for young children. First published by the Bangor, Maine Kindergarten Association. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)