
PRICE ONE SHILLING.
Step into a twilight garden where butterflies flutter in shimmering gowns and grasshoppers tap out a lively banquet rhythm. The invitation reads like a playful chant, beckoning readers to join a grand celebration of feather‑light wings and buzzing merriment. From the first page, the verse twirls with bright humor, turning ordinary garden creatures into charming guests of honor.
The narrative bounces from one delightful scene to the next—song‑singing crickets, polite beetles bowing, and a mischievous moth slipping through lantern light. Each stanza is paired with whimsical engravings that bring the revelry to vivid life, inviting young listeners to picture the sparkle of dew‑kissed petals and the hum of joyous chatter. As the party unfolds, gentle lessons about courtesy, friendship, and the wonder of nature peek through the merriment, making the tale both entertaining and heart‑warming for listeners of all ages.
Language
en
Duration
~15 minutes (14K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Irma pehar, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Mar 20, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1753–1831
A self-taught writer from Liverpool who became one of Britain’s early abolitionists, he is remembered for linking literature, public life, and reform. He also wrote history, poetry, and children’s verse, including The Butterfly’s Ball, and the Grasshopper’s Feast.
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