The story revolves around a young girl who lives with her grandmother in a small cottage near a forest. The grandmother tells the girl stories about fairies and other magical creatures that live in the forest, which sparks the girl's imagination. One day, the girl decides to explore the forest and gets lost. She encounters various obstacles and creatures, including a wicked witch, but ultimately finds her way back home with the help of some friendly animals.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Humor