
Nestled among whispering grasses and towering trees, a tiny, secluded pond lies at the heart of Rainbow Valley. Sun‑dappled lily pads sway over crystal‑clear water, while a blossom‑covered island and an old fallen log create a cozy haven for the valley’s smallest residents. The scene feels untouched by humans, a secret world where birds, squirrels, and owls share quiet mornings.
From a single egg in the shallow edge, a curious tadpole named Bully hatches and begins his rapid transformation. As he sheds his tail and sprouts four sturdy legs, he discovers a new way of breathing and a hunger for the world beyond the water. One bright spring day, a buzzing gnat darts past, and Bully’s quick tongue snaps it up, marking his first taste of independence.
Soon, the pond’s lively community—larks, woolly worms, and ducklings—starts to notice the spry young frog. Their cheerful chatter hints at the many playful escapades that await Bully as he learns the rhythms of his colorful home.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (127K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Rand, McNally & Company,1921.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-04-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the 1921 children's book Bully Bull Frog and His Home in Rainbow Valley, this early-20th-century writer created gentle animal stories rooted in close observation of nature. Her work has stayed alive through public-domain editions and audiobook recordings that continue to introduce new readers to Rainbow Valley.
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