
I THE THREE BEARS OF PORCUPINE RIDGE
II RING NECK, LEADER OF THE FLYING WEDGE
III THE REVOLT OF TIMOTHY
IV THE LITTLE RED DOE OF DEER PASS
V DAME WOODCHUCK AND THE RED MONSTER
VI TRACKED BY A CATAMOUNT
VII THE CALL OF THE MOOSE
VIII THE LAST WOLF OF THE PACK
IX HOW UNK-WUNK THE PORCUPINE MET HIS MATCH
In the quiet, spruce‑wrapped world of Porcupine Ridge, a patient mother bear raises her two round, roly‑poly cubs in a snug den beneath the mountain’s slopes. Their days are filled with simple pleasures—sniffing ant nests, splashing in swampy pools, and sharing honey‑sweet berries that burst like sunrise on the tongue. As the twilight thrush sings and the hoot owl watches from a high sycamore, the trio awakens for moonlit forays that turn the forest into a playground of scent and wonder.
One night, driven by a sudden craving, Mrs. Bear wanders farther than ever before, slipping through quagmires and past sleepy turkeys toward a farmer’s yard where five beehives glow like golden promises. The sticky adventure leaves her paws and snout dripping with honey, hinting at a daring curiosity that could reshape the bear family’s gentle routine. This charming tale blends warm, natural humor with the thrill of stepping beyond familiar woods, inviting listeners to wander alongside a mother’s brave, buzzing quest.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (279K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif 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
2015-07-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1865
Known for lively nature writing for young readers, this early 20th-century author turned dew, frost, snow, and wildlife into subjects of wonder. Her books invite children to look closely at the natural world and enjoy it with curiosity.
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