
PARABLES FROM FLOWERS.
PARABLES FROM FLOWERS.
BY - GERTRUDE P. DYER, AUTHOR OF 'LITTLE POLLIE,' 'ARMOUR-CLAD,' ETC. ETC.
PARABLES FROM FLOWERS.
PARABLE FIRST. - THE FORGET-ME-NOT—FIDELITY.
PARABLE SECOND. - THE SNOWDROP—FAITH.
PARABLE THIRD. - THE FOXGLOVES' STRATAGEM—GRATITUDE.
PARABLE FOURTH. - THE LITTLE MINER AND HIS FLOWER—TRUST IN GOD.
PARABLE FIFTH. - THE LITTLE SEED—KINDNESS.
PARABLE SIXTH. - THE CROWN IMPERIAL—HOPE.
In this charming collection, the humble flowers become narrators, sharing timeless lessons drawn from the quiet dramas of gardens, woods, and meadows. Each short tale is spoken in a gentle, lyrical voice that invites listeners to pause and notice the small wonders that surround us. The book weaves gratitude for creation with simple moral teachings, making the natural world a classroom for the heart.
The opening parable, told by a modest forget‑me‑not, follows a pair of young wrens building their first nest in the sturdy branches of an ancient oak. As the surrounding birds offer advice and occasional aid, the fledglings experience both the joy of community and the sudden sorrow of an absent father, prompting reflections on fidelity and resilience. Listeners will find comfort in the tender observations and discover how even the smallest blossoms can illuminate the deeper currents of human feeling.
Beyond the forget‑me‑not, daisies, lilies, and roses each take a turn, offering their own short fables about patience, humility, and hope. The storytelling remains concise, allowing listeners to reflect briefly before moving to the next blossom’s wisdom. Ideal for quiet evenings or classroom moments, the book invites anyone to hear nature’s quiet counsel and let its simple truths blossom within.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Meredith Bach, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-01-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
These warm Victorian stories turn flowers, children, and everyday struggles into gentle lessons about kindness, gratitude, and faith. Best known for works like Little Pollie and Parables from Flowers, this author wrote for young readers with a clear moral touch.
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