
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
I THE OPOSSUM “THE ONE WITH A POCKET”
II THE MANATEE “THE ONE THAT EATS GRASS IN THE SEA”
III THE WHALE “THE BIGGEST ONE”
IV THE ELK (WAPITI) “ONE OF THE FLEETEST”
V THE BEAVER “THE BEST BUILDER”
VI THE RABBIT (HARE) “THE TIMID ONE”
VII THE SQUIRREL “THE ONE WITH THE PRETTIEST TAIL”
VIII THE BEAR “ONE THAT SLEEPS ALL WINTER”
Listen as the wilderness awakens with the tiny footsteps of its newest residents. From a fluffy squirrel clinging to a branch to a massive whale calf surfacing for its breath, each tale captures a day in the life of a baby mammal learning to survive. The narration invites listeners into trees, rivers, seas, and grasslands where these explorers begin their journeys.
Through vivid descriptions, the book introduces the different groups mammals belong to—gnawers, hoofed grazers, sea‑cows, and more—showing how each species adapts to its home. Young listeners hear how an opossum rides in its mother's pouch, a beaver gnaws its first log, and a wolf pup practices its first howl. The stories blend natural facts with charming observation, making the science of wildlife accessible and lively.
Perfect for curious minds, the collection celebrates the wonder of growth and the interconnected web of life across North America’s wild places. Its soothing tone and rhythmic flow turn a simple lesson into an immersive adventure. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the tiny heroes that roam forests, rivers, and oceans.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David E. Brown 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
Oct 8, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1957
A writer of books for girls and children, she built her career around young readers and schoolroom-friendly storytelling. Her work ranges from college fiction to nature writing, giving a lively glimpse of early 20th-century reading for the young.
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