Rootabaga Stories by Carl Sandburg, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fairy Tales & Folklore

The story revolves around Gimme the Ax, who allows his children to choose their own names based on their first spoken words. The first boy, Please Gimme, and the first girl, Ax Me No Questions, embody a blend of innocence and wildness, reflected in their unique physical traits and spirited personalities. Their eyes hold the mysteries of night, while their foreheads shine with the dawn's light. The children revel in the freedom of exploration, joyfully embracing the world outside as the wind plays with their hair and touches their faces.