Libertarian children’s book

The Little Town of Freeville

Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, there was a tiny town called Freeville. In Freeville, the trees were tall, the rivers were clear, and the people were as free as the birds soaring in the sky. But what made Freeville special wasn't just its beauty; it was how the town was run—or rather, how it wasn't "run" at all!

The No-Mayor Day

In Freeville, there was no mayor, no town council, and certainly no big government building with endless rules. Instead, every year, on what they called "No-Mayor Day," the townsfolk gathered in the meadow with picnic baskets and good cheer. 

"Isn't it strange?" asked little Timmy, munching on his apple. "Everywhere else has someone in charge. Why don’t we?"

His wise old Granny chuckled, "Well, Timmy, in Freeville, we believe that people can manage themselves just fine without someone telling them what to do all the time."

The Market of Choices

The next day, Timmy went to the market where people traded what they made or grew. There was no central planner saying who should sell what or how much things should cost. 

"Mr. Baker, how do you know how many loaves of bread to bake?" Timmy inquired.

Mr. Baker smiled, "I listen to what folks need, and we agree on prices together. If I make too many, I learn for next time. No one tells me; the market does!"

The Helpers, Not Rulers

Timmy learned about the Helpers, a group of volunteers who would step in when needed. They weren't rulers; they were more like neighbors helping neighbors. 

"See, Timmy," said Miss Gardener, tending to her roses, "We all help fix the roads or settle disputes. But we do it because we want to, not because we're forced to."

The Library of Liberty

Timmy visited the Library of Liberty, where books weren't banned or chosen by a committee. 

"Why are there so many different books here?" Timmy asked the librarian, Mrs. Wise.

"Because, my dear, freedom means having the choice to read, think, and decide for yourself what's right and true," Mrs. Wise explained.

The Day of Disagreement

One day, a big argument broke out over where to build a new playground. Everyone had different ideas. Instead of fighting, they decided to talk it out in the town square.

"Here in Freeville," Grandpa Joe bellowed from his rocking chair, "we don't need a government to tell us where the swings should swing. We figure it out together, respecting each other's freedom."

After much discussion (and a few pies thrown in good spirit), they agreed on a spot that made most people happy, proving that cooperation beats coercion.

The Visitors from BigGov City

Visitors came from BigGov City, where everything was decided by the government. They were baffled by Freeville's ways.

"You mean no one's in charge?" one visitor exclaimed.

"Not in the way you mean," replied Timmy confidently. "We are all in charge of ourselves, and that's the freest way to be!"

The Freedom Festival

Every year, Freeville celebrated the Freedom Festival, where they remembered why they chose this way of life. They danced, sang, and shared stories of personal responsibility, reminding themselves and teaching the children like Timmy that the best government is one that governs least, letting people live in harmony with as much freedom as possible.

And so, in the little town of Freeville, everyone learned that while some structure might be necessary, the true spirit of community comes from liberty, voluntary cooperation, and the belief in one another's ability to make good choices for themselves.

And they all lived freely ever after.

The End