Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and t
Edith Brown Kirkwood's Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain is a delightful collection of stories about the animals of the forest and the plain. Through these stories, children learn about the habits and behavior of animals, as well as the importance of respecting and protecting them. The stories are told from the perspective of the animals themselves, and each one is filled with humor and adventure. In one story, a group of rabbits must outwit a fox in order to save their home. In another, a family of beavers must work together to build a dam. In yet another, a family of deer must find a way to survive a harsh winter. The stories are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life. Through these stories, children learn about the importance of friendship, cooperation, and respect for nature. Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain is sure to delight and inspire young readers.
By Edith Brown Kirkwood · First published 1913 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Animal Fiction · 3,700 words
First lines
Sometimes I am so sorry that my papa is a king, It's really most annoying and hurts like everything To have the little girls and boys all want to run away, For if I am a Lion prince, I'm a baby, anyway!
Some jungle boys, by mischief made quite bold, Once took the baby Tiger, so we're told, And in broad stripes they smeared his coat so fine, And 'round his neck they hung a "Fresh Paint" sign.
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Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain is listed on Textopian as a poem by Edith Brown Kirkwood, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Brown Kirkwood
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Animal Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 3,700 words
- Structure: 1 section, 85 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is a work of fiction intended for children.
- Fantasy — The title of the book mentions 'Friends of the Forest and the Plain', which suggests a fantasy setting.
- Animal Fiction — The title of the book mentions 'Animal Children', which suggests that the book is about animals.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests that the story may involve an adventure of some kind.
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Animals · Children's Picture Books · Children's Verse · Juvenile poetry · air · baby · bold · bother · boy · boys · called · clothes