
INTRODUCTION.
The BUTTERFLY That WENT CALLING
THE ROBINS BUILD A NEST.
THE SELFISH TENT-CATERPILLAR.
The Lazy Snail
THE ANT THE WORE WINGS
THE CHEERFUL HARVESTMEN.
THE LITTLE SPIDER'S FIRST WEB
THE BEETLE WHO DID NOT LIKE CATERPILLARS
THE YOUNG ROBIN WHO WAS AFRAID TO FLY.
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.
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.

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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