Eric's Book of Beasts by David Starr Jordan
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"Eric's Book of Beasts" by David Starr Jordan is a whimsical collection of illustrated poems and stories intended for children, published in the early 20th century. The book presents a delightful array of drawings and playful verses that bring various animals and imaginative scenarios to life, appealing to the curiosity and humor of young readers. Through its vibrant watercolors and engaging jingles, the book aims to inspire a sense of wonder about
the animal kingdom and the world around us. The content of "Eric's Book of Beasts" revolves around a series of light-hearted poems featuring different animals, each capturing their unique traits and humorous situations related to them. Characters such as Jack the Rabbit, Giraffes, and Crocodiles take center stage, with each verse cleverly designed to entertain and spark imagination. The book encapsulates the spirit of childhood exploration, highlighting themes of friendship, adventure, and the joy of nature, all through the innocent eyes of a young boy named Eric. This charming combination of art and language evokes the enchanting simplicity of a child's world, making it a timeless read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Sekko, Shimada |
| Title | Eric's Book of Beasts |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel 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: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, American |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58527 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58527-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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