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

2006-02-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Edith Brown Kirkwood

1875–1954

A writer of gentle early-20th-century children's verse, she is best remembered for inviting young readers into the lives of animals with warmth, rhythm, and curiosity. Her surviving work has the calm, storybook charm of a nature walk turned into poetry.

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