The Psammead Trilogy: Five Children and It - The Phoenix and the Carpet - The Story of the Amulet - Hardcoverby Edith Nesbit (Author) Edith Nesbit was a prolific English author best known for her children's literature. One of her notable works is the "Psammead trilogy". The series revolves around a group of siblings who discover a magical creature called the Psammead, also known as "It," which has the power to grant wishes. However, the wishes often lead to unexpected and humorous consequences, teaching the children valuable lessons about responsibility and