
In this charming woodland tale, a curious Peter Rabbit watches the soaring King Eagle and wonders why the great bird wears a white crown. His friend Sammy Jay, perched nearby, offers to share the ancient story that explains the eagle’s regal markings and the early days when the forest’s creatures first chose a ruler of the skies.
The narrative journeys back to a time when Old King Bear governed the ground, while the birds yearned for a sovereign of their own. Through Sammy’s gentle storytelling, listeners learn how Old Mother Nature appointed the eagle as king of the air, why his white head became a symbol of royalty, and how the new arrangement brought harmony between feathered and furry neighbors. The tale blends humor, vivid illustrations, and a love of nature, inviting listeners to appreciate the interconnected world of the Green Forest.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-05-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1965
Best known for warm, lively animal stories set in the natural world, this American writer also became a passionate voice for conservation. His books introduced generations of young readers to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other beloved woodland characters.
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