Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy
Author: first_name: Sarah
last_name: Fielding
Language: English
Year: 1749

The Governess, or The Little Female Academy (published 1749) by Sarah Fielding is the first full-length novel written for children, and a significant work of 18th-century children's literature. (Wikipedia)</p> It's about a boarding school for girls and its students. On each day, a story or part of a story is read aloud to the girls. Then Mrs. Teachum, who runs the school, explains the lesson to be taken from each reading.  - Summary by mlcui