
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
2017-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1870–1939
Best known for lively nature books that bring small wild creatures vividly to life, this British writer and photographer mixed close observation with a warm, accessible style. His work often paired animal stories with his own photographs, helping readers see familiar wildlife with fresh curiosity.
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