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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Careless Kate: A Story For Little Folk is a children's book written by Oliver Optic and originally published in 1889. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Kate, who is known for being careless and forgetful. Kate's carelessness often leads to mishaps and accidents,... Read Full Overview

A brisk, kindly tale for young listeners and old-fashioned souls alike. Careless Kate invites families to pause, reflect, and read aloud together. Oliver Optic's classic works rise anew in this thoughtful republication by Alpha Editions. The story unfolds through simple, vivid... Read Full Overview

Careless Kate: A Story For Little Folk is a children's book written by Oliver Optic and published in 1889. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Kate, who is known for her carelessness and lack of responsibility. Kate's parents worry about her behavior and decide... Read Full Overview

"Kate " said Mrs. Lamb to her daughter, who was playing in the garden, in front of the house. "What do you want, mother?" replied the little girl, without even lifting her eyes from the ground, in which she was planting a marigold.