
In a moon‑lit clearing of the forest, a lively troupe of animals gathers around a shimmering pool for a grand celebration. Mr. Tapir, ever the eloquent planner, announces a dancing contest complete with a baboon‑and‑macaw orchestra and a sumptuous feast prepared by the ladies’ committee. The cast of characters—Mrs. Elephant, the steady-hearted matriarch; the sprightly Mrs. Kangaroo, confident in her leaps; the sleek Mrs. Leopard, proud of her grace; and a chorus of curious friends—each bring their own quirks and ambitions to the evening.
As the week unfolds, rehearsals begin in secret, with Mrs. Elephant practicing beside the bull‑frogs while Mrs. Fox devises clever ways to tip the competition in her favor. Friendships are tested, jealousies surface, and the forest buzzes with anticipation for the night when the dance floor will finally open. Listeners will be drawn into this charming tableau of camaraderie, rivalry, and the joyous spirit of a woodland soirée.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (221K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1916.
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
2022-05-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1885–1962
Best known for popular nature books that tried to make science feel lively and approachable, this early 20th-century writer explored the personalities of plants and animals for general readers. His work reflects a time when natural history writing often blended observation, curiosity, and a strong sense of wonder.
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