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Among the Meadow People

Clara Dillingham Pierson

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Among the Meadow People | Clara Dillingham Pierson

Among the Meadow People

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Lovely book of nature written for children by teacher and naturalist Clara Dillingham Pierson. This book in the "Among the People" series explores the animal inhabitants of the meadow and garden.
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THE ANT
THE WORE WINGS

In one of the Ant-hills in the highest part of the meadow, were a lot of young Ants talking together. "I," said one, "am going to be a soldier, and drive away anybody who comes to make us trouble. I try biting hard things every day to make my jaws strong, so that I can guard the home better."

"I," said another and smaller Ant, "want to be a worker. I want to help build and repair the home. I want to get the food for the family, and feed38 the Ant babies, and clean them off when they crawl out of their old coats. If I can do those things well, I shall be the happiest, busiest Ant in the meadow."

"We don't want to live that kind of life," said a couple of larger Ants with wings. "We don't mean to stay around the Ant-hill all the time and work. We want to use our wings, and then you may be very sure that you won't see us around home any more."

The little worker spoke up: "Home is a pleasant place. You may be very glad to come back to it some day." But the Ants with the wings turned their backs and wouldn't listen to another word.

A few days after this there were exciting times in the Ant-hill. All the winged Ants said "Good-bye" to the soldiers and workers, and flew off through the air, flew so far that the little ones at home could no longer see them. All day long they were gone, but the next morning when39 the little worker (whom we heard talking) went out to get breakfast, she found th

Jennifer 02/23/2022
This one is perhaps the best in the series for the youngest listeners or readers. The chapters/stories are short. And of course, anything by this author is enjoyable.
Jeri Lin 07/08/2021
This series is a favorite read aloud in our family. Mom and kids alike enjoy these cute little stories.
Jennifer 07/25/2012
Cute little kids book about the Meadow People (butterflies, grasshoppers, spiders, snakes and frogs) - with little lessons within each story to remind you what happens if you are a cranky gossip and how it is better to be kind and pleasant.
Lulu 06/23/2012
This is a collection of fable which is good for both children and adults. The writer tries to bring oir mind to the imagination " what if I were a cricket? a frog? a snake?" and other animals. Have you ever wondered what those animals think about you as a human? Have you evervwondered what they spea

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