
Step into a world where the very leaves hum with song and the sunrise paints the forest in whispers of gold. In this timeless realm, fairyfolk dance on dew‑kissed glades, brownies share midnight feasts, and even the trees and flowers have voices of their own. The story opens with Yvonne peering into a crystal pool, inviting listeners to let their imaginations drift among clouds, talking animals, and mischievous sprites.
From there, a charming collection of adventures unfolds—brave children befriending Red Caps, clever elves coaxing an apple‑shaking dame, and a golden‑plumed bird whose melodies halt nightingales in mid‑song. Each tale weaves gentle lessons of kindness, curiosity, and the magic that lingers when hearts stay open. With vivid illustrations and a lyrical prose style, the book captures the wonder of a age when wonder tales were treasured by both the young and the old, inviting listeners to linger in the green forest’s enchanting glow.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (281K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards 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
2011-03-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

A writer of early 20th-century children's fiction, she is best remembered for a woodland fantasy filled with fairy tales, talking animals, and old-world wonder. Her surviving books suggest a gift for gentle storytelling and for stories centered on young readers.
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