The Peacock At Home And The Butterfly's Ball And The Grasshopper Feast (1854)

The Peacock At Home And The Butterfly's Ball And The Grasshopper Feast (1854)

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The Peacock At Home And The Butterfly�������s Ball And The Grasshopper Feast is a children's book written by Catherine Ann Turner Dorset and published in 1854. The book is a collection of two stories that are written in verse and accompanied by beautiful illustrations. The first story, The Peacock At Home, is about a proud and vain peacock who invites all the animals to a grand feast at his home. The animals are all impressed by the peacock's grandeur and beauty, but soon realize that he is not as kind as he seems. The story teaches children about the dangers of vanity and pride.The second story, The Butterfly�������s Ball And The Grasshopper Feast, is about a group of insects who decide to hold a grand ball and feast in a beautiful garden. The story is full of adventure, romance, and humor, and teaches children about the importance of friendship and community.Overall, The Peacock At Home And The Butterfly�������s Ball And The Grasshopper Feast is a delightful book that has been enjoyed by generations of children. The beautiful illustrations and charming stories make it a classic that is sure to be loved by children for years to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781167157820
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 36
Weight: 108g
Height: 215mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 2mm