
This charming little volume is one of a series of miniature books designed especially for young readers. Filled with delicate colour illustrations, it invites children to explore the secret lives of plants through a gentle narrative. The author weaves together folklore and botanical lore, offering a sweet blend of imagination and learning.
The tale opens on a snowy New Year’s night, when moon‑lit fairies glide down from the cathedral tower to a quiet wood. Led by the radiant queen Rusialka, they summon the ancient Lady Elder, the mother of all blossoms, to coax the sleeping flowers awake. As ivy, roses and daisies stir, the fairies dance and sing, celebrating the promise of spring even while the world remains cold.
Beyond its enchanting story, the book offers simple facts about each bloom, encouraging curiosity about nature’s cycles. Children are gently taught that even in the harshest season, hope and renewal are possible, making it a perfect bedtime read for curious minds.
Full title
The Dumpy Books for Children; No. 7. A Flower Book
Language
en
Duration
~11 minutes (10K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Janet Blenkinship 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
2007-11-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for early 20th-century children’s books such as A Flower Book, this author is a faintly documented figure whose work survives more clearly than personal details. The surviving books suggest a gentle, nature-friendly style shaped for young readers.
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