Careless: A Story for Little Folks is a children’s book written by Oliver Optic in 1867. It tells the story of a young boy named Careless, who is always getting into trouble. He is constantly being scolded by his parents and teachers for his carelessness and lack of attention to detail. One day, Careless is sent to the store to buy some supplies for his family. He is given a list of items to purchase, but he fails to pay attention to the list and instead buys items that he likes. When he returns home, his parents are angry and disappointed in him. The next day, Careless is sent to the store again, but this time he is determined to do better. He pays close attention to the list and makes sure to buy all the items on it. When he returns home, his parents are pleased with his effort and reward him with a new toy. Careless learns an important lesson about paying attention to detail and being responsible. He also learns that it is important to listen to his parents and teachers and to take their advice seriously.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1889 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 5 chapters