Description
By: Clara Dillingham Pierson (1868-1952)
Among the Meadow People is a delightful children’s book filled with charming stories about the lives of various animals in the meadow. The author, Clara Dillingham Pierson, does a wonderful job of bringing these creatures to life with her vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling.
Each chapter focuses on a different animal, such as the grasshopper, spider, and toad, and explores their unique characteristics and behaviors. Children will learn interesting facts about these creatures while also being entertained by the whimsical tales woven throughout the book.
The illustrations by F.C. Gordon are simple yet charming, adding visual appeal to the stories and helping young readers to better understand the animals being described.
Overall, Among the Meadow People is a lovely book that is sure to captivate young readers and spark their curiosity about the natural world. It’s a great choice for parents and educators looking to introduce children to the wonders of nature in a fun and engaging way.
Book Description:
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. The charming prose shrinks us down and puts us in the fascinating world of the tiny insects, amphibians, and birds who call the field their home. From the author’s Introduction: “In selecting the tiny creatures of field and garden for the characters in this book, I have remembered with pleasure the way in which my six loyal pupils befriended stray crickets and grasshoppers, their intense appreciation of the new realm of fancy and observation, and the eagerness and attention with which they sought Mother Nature, the most wonderful and tireless of all story-tellers.”
