When Mother Lets Us Help (Classic Reprint)

Constance Fuller Johnson

ISBN 10: 1332211747 / ISBN 13: 9781332211746

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a collection of practical household tips to help young people learn essential domestic skills. The author provides step-by-step instructions on a variety of homemaking tasks, such as making a bed, dusting, sweeping, arranging flowers, setting a table, and caring for plants. With a focus on creating a clean and organized home, the book emphasizes the importance of tidiness and the satisfaction that comes from keeping a well-maintained living space. The tips and tricks shared in this book provide a foundation for lifelong habits of home care, empowering young people to take pride in their living environment. It is a valuable guide for anyone looking to maintain a comfortable and inviting home. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332211746_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Mother Lets Us Help (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332211747
• ISBN 13: 9781332211746
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Home and Household

About this title

Synopsis

Make helping at home easy and fun with practical, kid‑friendly rules

For children who want to be useful around the house, this guide offers simple routines, step‑by‑step tasks, and friendly reminders to keep rooms neat, meals smooth, and chores done with care. Clear instructions cover bed making, dusting, sweeping, cleaning a sick room, and careful dishwashing, all presented in plain language and short rhymes you can follow.

This edition emphasizes hands‑on learning: open windows to air rooms, air bedding, tidy desks, and keep areas safe and neat. It shows how to work with patience and pride, turning daily chores into small, manageable tasks that build good habits and independence. The book encourages thoughtful behavior, quiet care around the sick, and careful handling of household tools and foods, making it a helpful companion for families who want togetherness and order.
What you’ll experience:

• Step‑by‑step routines for daily chores like making beds, dusting, sweeping, and tidying bedrooms.
• Practical advice for caring for a sick room and for dishwashing, ice boxes, and basic kitchen cleanup.
• Simple rules and rhymes that reinforce safety, cleanliness, and thoughtful help around the house.
• Guidance on how to involve children in age‑appropriate tasks while building good habits.

Ideal for readers who enjoy clear, practical household tips presented in a friendly, old‑fashioned style that still feels useful today. It’s a practical girl‑ or boy‑friendly handbook for families who want kids to pitch in and learn by doing.

Ideal for readers of beginner homemaking guides, family routines, and young helpers who want to be useful around the house.

About the Author

Author Constance Fuller (Wheeler) Johnson, who wrote several titles in the ""When Mother Lets Us..."" series, was a regular contributor of charming children's poetry to ""Good Housekeeping"" magazine.