In this collection of stories, Uncle Humphrey takes readers on a journey through the power of the word “no.” Through stories of children, adults, and animals, Uncle Humphrey shows how the word “no” can be used to protect, to teach, and to bring joy. In “The Little Girl Who Said No,” a young girl learns the power of saying no when she refuses to eat a piece of cake that her mother has made. In “The Boy Who Said No,” a young boy learns the importance of standing up for himself when he refuses to do something he knows is wrong. In “The Cat Who Said No,” a cat learns the importance of being independent when it refuses to be taken away from its home. In each story, Uncle Humphrey shows how the word “no” can be used to protect, to teach, and to bring joy. Through these stories, readers will learn the importance of standing up for themselves and making their own decisions.
By Uncle Humphrey · First published 1851 · Genre: Short Story Collection, Fiction, Literary Fiction