Hollow Tree Nights and Days

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937

Contributor:

Condé, J. M.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hollow Tree Nights and Days" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a continuation of the tales about the whimsical creatures living in the Hollow Tree and Deep Woods, featuring familiar characters like Mr. Rabbit, Mr. 'Possum, and Mr. Crow. The stories explore themes of friendship, adventure, and the playful imagination of childhood through the lens of the anthropomorphic animals. At the start of the narrative, readers are reintroduced to the Hollow Tree people who gather around the Story Teller, reminiscing about their past adventures. The narrative sets the scene for a cozy storytelling atmosphere while hinting at various tales to come, including Jack Rabbit's school days and Mr. 'Possum's latest antics. The characters engage in discussions about their past experiences and contemplate their relationships with Mr. Man, establishing a whimsical backdrop that invites readers into their enchanting world of shared stories and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Annie McGuire, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_Tree_Nights_and_Days

Release date is 2008-01-23