
AROUND THE WORLD FOR A CHANGE
AT THE ANGLEWORM’S DOORWAY
ON THE PLEASURE BOAT
A VENTURE IN POLITENESS
AT THE WILD-ROSE TEA HOUSE
A VENTURE IN PLEASURE
THE BAND CONCERT
KEEPING DOWN LUMPS
AT MOLESWORTH HALL
A VENTURE WITH A PASS
A restless young ant, weary of endless chores, finds himself handed a mysterious prescription by an eccentric beetle doctor. His mother, understanding the hidden code, equips him with a polished hat, a tidy suit, a modest lunchbox, and a sturdy wheelbarrow, urging him to set off on a change of scenery. With a tip‑toe farewell and a chorus of indifferent ants waving their feelers, he steps onto the meadow, ready to explore beyond the familiar hill.
His wanderings take him over grass blades, beneath leaf arches, and across twig bridges, turning the simple act of “going around the field” into a grand adventure. Along the way he discovers fragrant meadow‑flower honey, crunchy cricket biscuits, and buttery butterfly wings tucked inside his packed lunch, savoring each bite while the world unfolds around him. The journey promises fresh sights, gentle humor, and the quiet wonder of an ant discovering what lies just beyond his own doorstep.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (168K characters)
Release date
2025-06-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1928