Five Little Peppers and How They Grew by Margaret Sidney is a heartwarming tale about the Pepper family, who, despite living in poverty, find joy and love in the little things. The story revolves around the five Pepper children—Polly, Ben, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie—and their widowed mother, Mamsie, as they face daily challenges with courage and resilience. With Polly as the eldest, helping her mother to care for her younger siblings, the Peppers stick together through thick and thin, showing that happiness comes from family and not wealth. The novel beautifully captures the struggles and...