
Prinzeßchen im Walde
von Sibylle v. Olfers
A tiny princess lives in a sun‑dappled forest, where every rustle of wind and chirp of birds brings a new adventure. From the moment she peers through her little window, she is greeted by playful sprites—golden‑shoeed maidens, a friendly moss boy with honey, and a chorus of woodland creatures eager to teach and entertain her. The forest itself becomes a classroom, with a wise raven handing out lessons that turn the princess’s curiosity into cleverness.
As day turns to night, the princess joins the mushroom children for bedtime stories, while twinkling stars keep watch over the hidden castle. The gentle rhythm of the woodland’s daily life—breakfast on a blackboard with golden edge, games with deer and rabbits, and lullabies whispered by the evening breeze—creates a warm, melodic world that invites listeners to imagine their own secret glade. This charming tale celebrates the magic of friendship, learning, and the simple wonders that blossom beneath the trees.
Language
de
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by Bibliothek für Bildungsgeschichtliche Forschung Berlin (https://bbf.dipf.de/de)
Release date
2018-10-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1916
Best remembered for the enchanting picture book The Story of the Root Children, this German author-illustrator created gentle, nature-filled tales that have charmed families for generations. Her work blends close observation of the natural world with a soft, dreamlike imagination.
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