Charles Kingsley 
Madam How and Lady Why – Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children 

Madam How And Lady Why was a classic children’s book written by Charles Kingsley, remaining a popular bedtime choice for discerning parents today. This lovely text explains natural phenomenon in a whimsically educational manner, offering its listeners enthralling details of a geologic nature in a way that both entertains and informs the young mind. A timeless classic, this book is well deserving of a place on every family bookshelf. Charles Kingsley was a university professor, priest, novelist, historian and close friend of Charles Darwin. This book was originally published in 1869 and is now republished with an additional biography of the author.