Nesbit, Edith
Five Children and It / Edith Nesbit - 56 pages : Illustrations ; 16 cm
When the children dug a hole in the gravel pit, they were very surprised at what they found. 'It' was a Psammead, a sand- fairy, thousands of yeas old.
It was a strange little thing- fat and furry, and with eyes on long stalks. It was often very cross and unfriendly, but it could give wishes-one wish a day. How wonderful! the children said.
But wishes are difficult things. They can get you into trouble...
9780194790604
/ N365f
Five Children and It / Edith Nesbit - 56 pages : Illustrations ; 16 cm
When the children dug a hole in the gravel pit, they were very surprised at what they found. 'It' was a Psammead, a sand- fairy, thousands of yeas old.
It was a strange little thing- fat and furry, and with eyes on long stalks. It was often very cross and unfriendly, but it could give wishes-one wish a day. How wonderful! the children said.
But wishes are difficult things. They can get you into trouble...
9780194790604
/ N365f