
E-text prepared by Al Haines
[Frontispiece: Sometimes Bunny talked to Mrs. Duck.]
BY - MARY FRANCES BLAISDELL
AUTHOR OF "BOY BLUE AND HIS FRIENDS," "POLLY AND DOLLY," "CHERRY TREE CHILDREN," "TOMMY TINKER'S BOOK," "TWILIGHT TOWN," "PRETTY POLLY FLINDERS," ETC.
ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE F. KERR
BOSTON LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY
Bunny Rabbit receives a very special Christmas present— a tiny book crafted from maple leaves and rose‑thorn pins by his mother. When he opens it he finds blank pages and no pictures, and Mother Rabbit explains that it’s a diary waiting for his own stories. Excited by the idea, Bunny decides to fill the pages with the everyday wonders of his forest home.
The diary quickly becomes a collection of bright, pocket‑sized adventures: sliding down the hill beside the pond, watching Bobtail launch a leaf kite, and joining Mrs. Duck as she teaches her ducklings to swim. Bunny records the squirrels’ nut hunts, Sammy’s wobbly flying contraption, and a surprise peanut party hosted by Bobby Gray. Each entry is peppered with colorful illustrations that bring the woodland friends to life, inviting listeners to share in the simple joys of play, curiosity, and sibling mischief.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (84K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1874–1950
Known for gentle, nature-centered stories for children, this early 20th-century writer helped create books that mixed playfulness, reading practice, and everyday wonder. Her best-known work, Bunny Rabbit's Diary, still feels light on its feet and full of woodland charm.
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