This edition had all images removed.
Title: Among the Forest People
Contents: Mr. Red Squirrel comes to live in the forest -- Why Mr. Great Horned Owl hatched the eggs -- The swaggering crow -- The red-headed woodpecker children -- The night moth with a crooked feeler -- The bees and the kingbird -- The story of the cowbird's egg -- Mrs. Mourning Dove's housekeeping -- The young blue jay who was not brave enough to be afraid -- The red squirrels begin housekeeping -- The biggest little rabbit learns to see -- The little bat who wouldn't go to bed -- A swarm leaves the bee tree -- The haughty ground hog -- The undecided rattlesnake -- The quarrelsome mole -- The wild turkeys come -- The travellers go south -- The ruffed grouse's story -- A mild day in winter.
Credits:
Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Among the Forest People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The tales revolve around the lives and adventures of various forest animals, sharing insights into their behaviors and interactions. This enchanting narrative is aimed at children and invites them to connect with the forest's inhabitants through relatable and engaging stories that convey moral lessons. At the start of the book, the author addresses her young readers, expressing her excitement about sharing tales of woodland creatures after previous success with stories of meadow dwellers. The opening introduces Mr. Red Squirrel, who has recently escaped captivity and is learning to navigate the forest's ways. As he encounters various animals, like the aloof Gray Squirrel who provides limited help, Mr. Red Squirrel discovers that living in the forest comes with its own set of rules and manners, setting the stage for his journey of adaptation and friendship among the forest folk. The beginning effectively piques interest and underscores themes of curiosity, belonging, and the importance of understanding one's environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pierson, Clara Dillingham
Illustrator: Gordon, F. C., 1856-1924
EBook No.: 34971
Published: Jan 15, 2011
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Among the Forest People
Contents: Mr. Red Squirrel comes to live in the forest -- Why Mr. Great Horned Owl hatched the eggs -- The swaggering crow -- The red-headed woodpecker children -- The night moth with a crooked feeler -- The bees and the kingbird -- The story of the cowbird's egg -- Mrs. Mourning Dove's housekeeping -- The young blue jay who was not brave enough to be afraid -- The red squirrels begin housekeeping -- The biggest little rabbit learns to see -- The little bat who wouldn't go to bed -- A swarm leaves the bee tree -- The haughty ground hog -- The undecided rattlesnake -- The quarrelsome mole -- The wild turkeys come -- The travellers go south -- The ruffed grouse's story -- A mild day in winter.
Credits:
Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Among the Forest People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The tales revolve around the lives and adventures of various forest animals, sharing insights into their behaviors and interactions. This enchanting narrative is aimed at children and invites them to connect with the forest's inhabitants through relatable and engaging stories that convey moral lessons. At the start of the book, the author addresses her young readers, expressing her excitement about sharing tales of woodland creatures after previous success with stories of meadow dwellers. The opening introduces Mr. Red Squirrel, who has recently escaped captivity and is learning to navigate the forest's ways. As he encounters various animals, like the aloof Gray Squirrel who provides limited help, Mr. Red Squirrel discovers that living in the forest comes with its own set of rules and manners, setting the stage for his journey of adaptation and friendship among the forest folk. The beginning effectively piques interest and underscores themes of curiosity, belonging, and the importance of understanding one's environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Pierson, Clara Dillingham
Illustrator: Gordon, F. C., 1856-1924
EBook No.: 34971
Published: Jan 15, 2011
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.