Among the Meadow People

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Among the Meadow People

by Clara Dillingham Pierson

EN·~2 hours·34 chapters

Chapters

34 total

INTRODUCTION.

1:03

The BUTTERFLY That WENT CALLING

5:15

THE ROBINS BUILD A NEST.

6:38

THE SELFISH TENT-CATERPILLAR.

7:30

The Lazy Snail

4:57

THE ANT THE WORE WINGS

3:31

THE CHEERFUL HARVESTMEN.

6:38

THE LITTLE SPIDER'S FIRST WEB

4:30

THE BEETLE WHO DID NOT LIKE CATERPILLARS

3:56

THE YOUNG ROBIN WHO WAS AFRAID TO FLY.

8:19

Description

A charming collection of short tales invites listeners into the quiet world of meadow life, where insects, flowers, and tiny birds become friendly narrators of nature’s everyday wonders. Written with the curiosity of kindergarten children in mind, each story encourages gentle observation and a sense of belonging to the living garden that surrounds us.

In the opening adventure, a young butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, eager to explore the bright summer fields. As he flutters from daisies to cardinals and then to violets, his polite questions reveal the different homes and habits of his new companions, offering a tender lesson on perspective and the varied ways creatures thrive in their own little corners of the meadow. The narrative’s warm, conversational tone makes the natural world feel both magical and accessible, perfect for young listeners who love to imagine themselves among the meadow people.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (146K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-01-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Clara Dillingham Pierson

Clara Dillingham Pierson

Best known for the gentle "Among the People" stories, this early American children's writer turned animal life and everyday nature into warm, approachable tales for young readers. Her books blend storytelling with a teacher's feel for how children observe the world.

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