The Old Peabody Pew

Kate Douglas Wiggin, an influential American children's author and educator, made significant contributions to early childhood education, founding the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. Of Welsh descent, she co-established a training school for kindergarten teachers in the 1880s. Wiggin is celebrated for her beloved children's books, including classics like "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and "The Birds' Christmas Carol," which reflect her deep commitment to nurturing young minds through literature.