Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain

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Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain

by Edith Brown Kirkwood

EN·~21 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

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21:28

Description

A lively collection of short verses invites young listeners into a world where forest and plain animals become playful companions. Each stanza introduces a different creature—lion cubs, mischievous monkeys, clever otters, and more—presented with gentle humor and a touch of rhyme. The narrator’s warm voice guides children to see the natural world as a community of friends, encouraging curiosity and kindness.

The book moves through the woods and fields, sharing the quirks and talents of each animal, from the diligent beaver building dams to the watchful weasel flashing a daring grin. Simple observations about habits, habitats, and helpful traits are woven into playful dialogue that feels like a friendly chat with the creatures themselves. Listeners will enjoy the vivid illustrations that accompany the verses, making every animal child feel alive and ready for imaginative play.

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Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (20K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sjaani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Feb 17, 2006

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Edith Brown Kirkwood

1875–1954

Remembered for imaginative children's writing, this American author brought animals and nature to life with warmth and playful charm. Her best-known work has stayed in circulation through public-domain and audiobook collections, introducing new generations to her gentle storytelling.

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