Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 2 Shalw-straps Chapter 1 - Off

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 6 Story 2 - How it all Happened

In which two poor sisters, dreaming tenderly of a Christmas they might scarcely hope for, find their humble hopes and wishes gently noticed by their kindly neighbours. Through a series of quiet acts of goodwill, their small room and scanty tree are transformed into a scene of unexpected joy and neighbourly warmth.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 6 Story 1 - An Old-Fashoned Thanksgiving

In which a hardworking family in the New Hampshire hills prepares for Thanksgiving amidst a sudden, worrying message about Grandma’s health, only to find themselves managing the household and festivities with youthful zeal and resourcefulness. Their rustic celebration is enlivened by a playful scare and the arrival of unexpected guests, culminating in laughter and gratitude despite a few homemade mishaps.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 13 - What Becomes of the Pins

In which a venerable shawl pin recounts a colourful and stirring life, from glittering stages and fiery rescues to battles and artistic struggles, revealing the secret destinies and virtues of pins as a quaint reflection of human lives. Miss Ellen, moved by these tales and the moral they bear, fashions a new pincushion that serves as both a tribute and a reminder to cherish diligence and purpose over neglect and rust.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 12 - Kitty's Cattle Show

In which a bright and hopeful little orphan named Kitty, eager to see the annual Cattle Show, devises a charming plan to enter her playful white kitten in the event, bringing a touch of whimsy and delight to the otherwise humble gathering. Her simple joys and innocent aspirations are met with kindness and small rewards from those she encounters, painting a gentle picture of generosity and childhood wonder.

Aunt Jo's Scrap Bag Volume 5 Story 11 - Clams

In which a weary traveller takes lodging in a quaint seaside cottage, only to be unsettled by tales of ghostly visitations and eerie nocturnal sounds that stir both fear and curiosity. Yet, through the mingling of locals' laughter and unexpected explanations, the mysterious night reveals itself to be less spectral and more human than first imagined.