The Flower of the Family is a delightful children's story about a young girl named Grace who learns the importance of family and friendship. Originally published in 1874, this classic story has charmed generations of readers with its engaging characters, whimsical plot, and timeless themes. This edition includes a new introduction and annotations by a noted children's literature scholar, making it an excellent choice for parents, teachers, and young readers alike.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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.