
audiobook
A BOOK OF NIMBLE BEASTS
ILLUSTRATIONS - ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOUR
PUBLISHER'S NOTE
INTRODUCTION
SOMETHING ABOUT BATS (JANUARY)
SOMETHING ABOUT TADPOLES (FEBRUARY)
A FROG HE WOULD A-WOOING GO! (VALENTINE'S DAY)
ANIMALS' NESTS (MARCH)
SOMETHING ABOUT BEETLES (APRIL)
BUNNY RABBIT (LADY DAY)
Step into a quiet woodland where every rustle and hop is recorded with the care of an early‑century naturalist and the wit of a poet. Over two hundred photographs of rabbits, squirrels, toads, beetles, butterflies and even the occasional mischievous “people” are paired with short, rhyming captions that bring each creature’s personality to life. The author’s steady eye captures the delicate balance of daily routines—burrowing, buzzing, leaping—while the verses add a gentle, humorous commentary that feels both scholarly and delightfully informal.
Listening to this collection feels like wandering through a living illustrated atlas, each episode a brief vignette that highlights a different animal’s quirks and habits. From the diligent sand wasp’s excavation to the shy dormouse’s winter sleep, the narration paints vivid scenes that are as educational as they are entertaining. Ideal for curious ears of any age, the book offers a serene escape into nature’s bustling micro‑world, inviting listeners to pause, observe, and smile at the nimble beasts that share our world.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (211K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 13, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1870–1939
Best known for vivid early 20th-century animal books, this British writer and photographer brought wild creatures close to readers with a mix of close observation and striking photographs. His work has a warm, curious tone that makes natural history feel lively and personal.
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