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When a caring teacher tends a lively neighborhood preschool, every small life counts.
A quiet, compassionate look at a bustling city corner where a devoted woman runs a makeshift kindergarten and learns from the children she serves.
In this warm portrait, the daily life of a bustling classroom comes alive through the eyes of a devoted caretaker. From playful mischief to quiet sorrows, the story follows how everyday courage, kindness, and community help children—especially the sick and the fragile—find joy and belonging in a world that often feels too hard.- Meet the indefatigable Miss Kate and her dedicated helpers as they guide the Silver Street Kindergarten through routine days full of learning, laughter, and small triumphs.
- Watch how the community quietly supports young lives, from neighbors and shopkeepers to families who turn ordinary moments into acts of care.
- See how imagination, resilience, and practical teaching moments shape a child’s world and illuminate the characters who care for them.
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Kate Douglas Wiggin was born in Philadelphia in 1856. The author of travel and educational books as well as children's literature, she was a leading American kindergarten proponent. In San Francisco, she helped establish the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Wiggin died in 1923
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Patsy, a sickly and poor nine year old boy living in San Francisco. Life sends him many hardships, but the author, a kindergarten teacher, takes him under her wing and gives him a safe and loving place to spend his days. There, he learns patience, good manners and how to make new friends, though he never forgets where he came from or the difficulties his family faces. Written in the late 19th century, this book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of underprivileged children in San Francisco, raising awareness of the significant challenges they faced and the importance of providing support and kindness to those in need. The author's experiences demonstrate that even small acts of compassion can make a big difference in the lives of children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330074442_0
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