Nancy knew the child at once, but not for some time could she control her shaking knees sufficiently to go to her.

The little girl was standing quite by herself when Nancy finally did approach.

Are you, Miss, Pollyanna? She faltered.

The next moment, she found herself half-smothered in the clasp of two gingham-clad arms.

Oh, I'm so glad, glad, glad to see you, cried an eager voice in her ear.

Of course I'm Pollyanna, and I'm so glad you came to meet me.

I hoped you would.

Join us for the classic beloved American novel by Eleanor H. Porter, Polly Anna.

First published in 1913, Polly Anna tells the story of a young orphan girl, sent to live with her stern Aunt Polly in a small New England town. Despite facing grief, hardship and a cold welcome, Pollyanna brings with her a sunny

outlook and a simple but powerful game, what she calls the glad game, in which she always

tries to find something to be glad about, no matter how difficult the circumstance.

Like all the best bedtime stories, Pollyanna offers not only charm and imagination,

reminiscent of books such as The Secret Garden and Emily of New Moon, but a gentle reminder

of something very real and very comforting, that even in the darkest moments there can be light. Its tone is

soft and kind, its pace is calm and unhurried, and its message that gladness can be found

if we choose to look for it, makes it a perfect companion for a restful night's sleep.

So I hope to see you soon, for Pollyanna. You know,