Kids stories, and so much more
I grew up with the word "nifty" as a standard deor in my vocabulary. It alluded to the uniqueness and stylishness of the subject being described. As time passed, I heard the word used in a wider range of conversations, including nifty evenings out, nifty concerts, and nifty songs. Even later, the word took on a more cultured definition in reference to poems, books, and, of course, nifty stories. Whenever I heard the word I assumed it meant something good, something attractive.