The Squirrel and the Pixie - and Dame Thimble and her Matches

Sep 29, 2026

This charming children's story by Enid Blyton follows the adventures of a pixie named Goldie, known for her bright yellow hair. As autumn arrives and the swallows prepare to migrate, Goldie decides to hibernate through the cold winter months to survive. She diligently crafts a warm bed, robes, and blankets from rose petals and thistle down, seeking a cozy corner beneath the Michaelmas daisies. However, her plans are disrupted when a gardener clears the flowers, leaving her vulnerable and exposed to the biting cold of winter. The narrative beautifully captures themes of nature, preparation, and the resilience of small creatures during seasonal changes. Illustrated by Rene Cloke, this classic tale provides a whimsical look at the life of woodland creatures and pixies, offering young readers a heartwarming story about seeking safety and comfort in the natural world.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

The Squirrel and the Pixie

Goldie's Preparation for Winter

The Gardener's Arrival and Goldie's Dilemma

FAQs

Who is the main character in the story and why is she called Goldie?

The main character is a pixie who is called Goldie because of her shining yellow hair.

Why does Goldie decide to sleep through the winter?

The swallows tell Goldie that she cannot join them on their migration because her wings are not strong enough to fly that far, so she decides to hibernate like other creatures.

What happens to Goldie's warm winter preparations?

Goldie's cozy sleeping spot under the Michaelmas daisies is destroyed when a gardener cuts the flowers down to tidy the garden, and her blankets and rugs are taken away to be burnt.

Sep 29, 2026

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