
The Dumpy Books for Children - No. 7. A FLOWER BOOK - EDEN COYBEE & NELLIE BENSON
THE DUMPY BOOKS FOR CHILDREN.
A Flower Book - THE STORY BY - EDEN COYBEE - THE PICTURES BY - NELLIE BENSON
A FLOWER BOOK.
This charming little volume is one of a series of miniature books designed especially for young readers. Filled with delicate colour illustrations, it invites children to explore the secret lives of plants through a gentle narrative. The author weaves together folklore and botanical lore, offering a sweet blend of imagination and learning.
The tale opens on a snowy New Year’s night, when moon‑lit fairies glide down from the cathedral tower to a quiet wood. Led by the radiant queen Rusialka, they summon the ancient Lady Elder, the mother of all blossoms, to coax the sleeping flowers awake. As ivy, roses and daisies stir, the fairies dance and sing, celebrating the promise of spring even while the world remains cold.
Beyond its enchanting story, the book offers simple facts about each bloom, encouraging curiosity about nature’s cycles. Children are gently taught that even in the harshest season, hope and renewal are possible, making it a perfect bedtime read for curious minds.
Full title
A flower book No. 7. A Flower Book
Language
en
Duration
~11 minutes (10K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2007-11-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the charming children's title A Flower Book, this little-known author is associated with the classic Dumpy Books for Children series from the turn of the 20th century. Very little biographical information appears to survive, which gives the work an added air of curiosity and rarity.
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