Eleanor Farjeon 
Martin Pippin in the Daisy-Field [EPUB ebook] 

Wandering minstrel, Martin Pippin, encounters six little girls on his travels – who beg him to tell them stories. This he does whilst they are making daisy chains, and so his wonderful tales of magicians, mermaids, pirates and pigs are here-recounted.The collection includes one of Farjeon’s most famous and charming stories, ‚Elsie Piddock Skips in Her Sleep.This classic, magical collection will be loved by adults and children alike – perfect for bedtime reading.