
In a quiet apple orchard, a spirited robin hatchling named Jolly lives in a leaf‑lined nest with three siblings. He devours everything from berries to insects, but angleworms are his favorite, and his playful tricks often outwit his parents. When his father offers a juicy worm just beyond reach, Jolly grabs it and darts away, marking his first step out of the nest.
The new world is both exciting and frightening; a sudden slip sends Jolly tumbling to the ground. His mother quickly comforts him, teaching that staying silent keeps him safe from prowling cats. As he steadies himself and watches the sky, listeners can sense the beginning of his journey to learn to fly.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (79K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-03-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1877–1949
Best known for lively children's stories about animals, birds, and insects, this American writer turned nature facts into gentle adventures. His books were popular for blending playful storytelling with details young readers could learn from along the way.
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