The Butterflys' Ball

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Series:

Mother's Series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Butterfly's Ball

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Butterfly's Ball" by Anonymous is a charming children's poem written in the early 19th century. This delightful piece, designed for young readers, presents a whimsical narrative about a social gathering among insects, celebrating friendship and community in nature. The poem captures the innocent joy of childhood and the beauty of the natural world. The story unfolds with the Butterfly and Grasshopper hosting a festive ball in May, inviting a variety of insect guests such as the Gnat, Dragonfly, and Bees. As the guests arrive, they enjoy a banquet laid out beneath an oak tree, sharing food and merriment. The highlight of the event is the dancing led by the Grasshopper and the Butterfly, as various characters engage in joyful celebrations. The evening concludes with Glowworms lighting the way home, reinforcing the theme of safety and the comforts of returning home after a night of fun. The poem subtly conveys values of hospitality, companionship, and the importance of routine with its concluding moral message. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-09-24