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- The Spring of the Year
Chapters
17 totalTHE SPRING OF THE YEAR
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I “SPRING! SPRING! SPRING!”
CHAPTER II THE SPRING RUNNING
CHAPTER III AN OLD APPLE TREE
CHAPTER IV A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO SEE THIS SPRING
CHAPTER V IF YOU HAD WINGS
CHAPTER VI A CHAPTER OF THINGS TO DO THIS SPRING
CHAPTER VII THE PALACE IN THE PIG-PEN
Description
In this gentle, lyrical guide the author invites listeners to step into the awakening world of spring, where every rustle of leaves and chorus of frogs signals the season’s arrival. Through vivid, illustrated snapshots of New England woods and fields, the book paints a picture of blooming bloodroot, bluebirds, and the busy lives of turtles, owls, and insects, encouraging young ears to notice the subtle signs of growth. The narrator’s warm, conversational tone feels like a trusted companion sharing the wonder of each meadow and stream.
Each chapter offers a series of short, vivid scenes that prompt listeners to look, listen, and even sketch the natural world around them. From the first “spring messenger”—whether a frog’s trill or a bluebird’s flight—to the bustling activity of beetles rolling tiny balls uphill, the narrative blends observation with quiet reflection. It’s an invitation to explore the outdoors with curiosity, turning everyday moments into a celebration of the season’s rhythm.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (183K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton 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
2013-02-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
About the author
Dallas Lore Sharp
1870–1929
A warm, observant nature writer and teacher, he brought birds, fields, woods, and changing seasons close to everyday readers. His books celebrate the life just beyond the doorstep rather than far-off wilderness.
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