
WOODLAND TALES - BY - ERNEST THOMPSON SETON
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
THINGS TO SEE IN SPRINGTIME
Things to See in Springtime - TALE 1 Blue-eyes, the Snow Child, or The Story of Hepatica
THINGS TO SEE IN SUMMERTIME
Things to See in Summertime - TALE 17 How the Mouse-bird Made Fun of the Brownie
THINGS TO SEE IN AUTUMNTIME
Things to See in Autumntime - TALE 38 The Purple and Gold of Autumn
THINGS TO SEE IN WINTERTIME
A lively assortment of woodland stories unfolds like a walk through a sun‑dappled forest, where each tale introduces a curious creature or a shy plant and hints at the secret life hidden beneath leaves and bark. The narrator blends the wonder of fairy‑tale charm with gentle facts about birds, insects, and blossoms, inviting listeners to picture a bluebird’s song, a chickadee’s frantic dance, or the shy bloom of a violet. The tone is warm and conversational, as if a seasoned guide is sharing bedtime legends that have been whispered to generations of children.
Beyond the stories, the collection sprinkles practical observations of seasonal change—what to notice in spring’s first buds, the buzz of summer insects, and the quiet of a forest dusk. These moments encourage families to step outside, practice simple woodcraft, and discover the quiet strength of nature, turning every walk into a lesson in curiosity and respect for the wild world.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (250K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Music transcribed by Linda Cantoni
Release date
2007-11-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1946
Best known for vivid animal stories and a lifelong love of the outdoors, this pioneering naturalist helped shape modern nature writing and early youth camping culture. His work blends careful observation, illustration, and storytelling in a way that still feels lively today.
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