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THE TALE OF
NIMBLE DEER
Copyright, 1922, by - GROSSET & DUNLAP
THE TALE OF NIMBLE DEER
I. THE SPOTTED FAWN
II. LEARNING THINGS
III. AN INTERRUPTED NAP
IV. PLANNING A PICNIC
V. NIMBLE'S MISTAKE
A tiny, speckled fawn named Nimble opens his world trembling on wobbly legs, his mother’s gentle voice urging him not to fear the distant bark of Farmer Green’s dog. In their quiet forest ridge, they pause by a sparkling spring where a proud grouse greets them, admiring Nimble’s spots and sparking a playful banter about speed and feathers. The scene sets a warm, lilting tone that invites listeners to imagine the rustle of pine needles and the soft glow of sunrise over Broad Brook.
As Nimble’s mother guides him along the winding path, the young deer learns his first lessons about courage, curiosity, and the delicate balance of forest life. Their cautious trek hints at the adventures to come—encounters with friendly critters, secret garden trips, and the promise of growing stronger. The gentle narration and charming illustrations make this sleepy‑time tale a soothing entry into a world where even the smallest creature can find his footing and a place among the woodland friends.
Full title
The Tale of Nimble Deer Sleepy-Time Tales Sleepy-Time Tales
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (80K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-05-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
Best remembered for lively children's stories filled with talking animals, this American writer turned bits of natural history into gentle adventures young readers could easily follow. He produced more than forty books, and many of them are still widely read in digital editions today.
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