Among the Night People by Clara Dillingham Pierson
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| Author | Pierson, Clara Dillingham |
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| Illustrator | Gordon, F. C., 1856-1924 |
| Title | Among the Night People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The black Spanish chickens -- The wigglers become mosquitoes -- The naughty raccoon children -- The timid little ground hog -- The young raccoons go to a party -- The skunks and the ovenbird's nest -- The lazy cut-worms -- The night moth's party -- The lonely old bachelor muskrat -- The greedy red fox -- The unfortunate fireflies -- The kittens come to the forest -- The inquisitive weasels -- The thrifty deer-mouse -- The humming-bird and the hawk-moth. |
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| Summary | "Among the Night People" by Clara Dillingham Pierson is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the various activities and lives of nocturnal animals, depicting a vibrant world after sunset where plants and animals thrive unseen by humans. The stories aim to instill an appreciation for the beauty and intricacies of the nighttime ecosystem. The opening of the book introduces the author’s inspiration for the stories, provided originally for children who fear the dark. Clara Dillingham Pierson emphasizes the beauty of nighttime and invites readers to learn about the hidden lives of nocturnal creatures like raccoons, groundhogs, and mosquitoes. Through narratives such as the one about the Speckled Hen who reluctantly raises Black Spanish Chickens and the mischievous young Raccoons preparing for adventures, these stories aim to enlighten children about the serenity and wonder of the night, engaging them with both humor and life lessons focused on curiosity, courage, and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35014 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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