Among the Forest People by Clara Dillingham Pierson
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"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.)
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| Author | Pierson, Clara Dillingham |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gordon, F. C., 1856-1924 |
| 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. |
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Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34971 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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