Snow-berries : A book for young folks

This collection invites young listeners into a world of homespun stories, where wonder is found not in fairy kingdoms but in fields, woods, rivers, and the warmth of home. Its opening poem follows children searching through autumn meadows for flowers, only to discover the shining white snow-berries—and learn that an ordinary day can hold its own kind of magic.

The first tale carries us to a small French-American settlement along the Ohio River, glowing with autumn color and filled with cottages, gardens, pets, children, and friendly Native traders. As a solitary adventurer arrives by boat and makes his way toward the village with only his dog beside him, the peaceful landscape hints at an adventure rooted in nature, courage, and the lives of early settlers. Gentle, vivid, and rich in observation, these stories offer young listeners a glimpse of the past while celebrating curiosity, friendship, and the quiet treasures close at hand.