The story of "Little Nellie Nimble" revolves around a little African-American girl 5 - 8 years old. Her adventures, as they are called, provide a learning experience for all children. The story has characters from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Through clever writing "The Adventures of Little Nellie Nimble" teaches children responsibility and the consequences of their behavior. The characters are illustrated throughout the stories to lend visual support to each plot. The discussion questions at the end of each "adventure" are a fun and effective way to prepare young students for standardized testing of reading and comprehension.