The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children

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The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children

by Jane Andrews

EN·~2 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

THE STORIES MOTHER NATURE TOLD HER CHILDREN - BY - JANE ANDREWS AUTHOR OF "SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS," ETC. - ILLUSTRATED

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CONTENTS.

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THE STORY OF THE AMBER BEADS - THE NEW LIFE - THE TALK OF THE TREES THAT STAND IN THE VILLAGE STREET - HOW THE INDIAN CORN GROWS - WATER-LILIES - THE CARRYING TRADE - SEA-LIFE - WHAT THE FROST GIANTS DID TO NANNIE'S RUN - HOW QUERCUS ALBA WENT TO EXPLORE THE UNDERWORLD, AND WHAT CAME OF IT - TREASURE-BOXES - A PEEP INTO ONE OF GOD'S STOREHOUSES - THE HIDDEN LIGHT - SIXTY-TWO LITTLE TADPOLES - GOLDEN-ROD AND ASTERS - THE STORY OF THE AMBER BEADS

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THE NEW LIFE

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THE TALK OF THE TREES THAT STAND IN THE VILLAGE STREET

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HOW THE INDIAN CORN GROWS

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WATER-LILIES

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THE CARRYING TRADE

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CHAPTER I. THE STAR-FISH TAKES A SUMMER JOURNEY.

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CHAPTER II. CORALTOWN ON RONCADOR BANK.

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Description

In this charming collection, Mother Nature herself becomes the narrator, guiding listeners through a series of gentle fables that celebrate the hidden wonders of the earth. From the whispering trees that line a village lane to the secret lives of sea creatures, each tale is woven with the rhythm of the natural world. The stories invite you to imagine the world as a vast, caring household tended by an ever‑watchful, tireless caretaker.

The opening story follows a young Highland girl named Jeanie, who possesses a necklace of amber beads that seem to hold tiny fragments of life—fern, a bee, a beetle—trapped in golden glow. As she marvels at these miniature worlds, she wonders how the beads came to be and what mysteries they conceal. The narrative gently unfolds the origins of the amber, hinting at adventure and love on a storm‑tossed shore.

Through vivid description and warm, lyrical prose, the book captures the magic of ordinary plants and animals, turning simple observations into timeless wonder. Listeners will feel as if they are sitting beside Mother Nature herself, hearing the stories she has whispered to her children for generations.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (118K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 1, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Jane Andrews

1833–1887

Remembered for opening young readers' imaginations to the wider world, this 19th-century American teacher turned classroom lessons into stories that stayed popular for generations. Her best-known books blend curiosity, geography, and a warm belief in human connection.

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