This edition had all images removed.
Title: Comic Insects
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The caterpillar -- The moth -- The snail -- The bee -- The black-beetle -- The spider
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Comic Insects" by F. A. S. Reid is a whimsical collection of poems aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This charming book personifies various insects, allowing them to share their experiences and lessons in a playful manner. Throughout its verses, the book explores themes of transformation, caution, and teamwork using humor and vivid imagery that engages the youthful imagination. In "Comic Insects," each poem features a different insect character, including a caterpillar, moth, snail, bee, black-beetle, and spider. Through their stories and rhymes, these insects share valuable life lessons. For example, the caterpillar contemplates change and metamorphosis, while the bee emphasizes the rewards of hard work and collaboration. The black-beetle serves as a cautionary tale against overindulgence, and the snail is reassured to not let fear dictate actions. The collection not only entertains but also educates young readers about nature and moral values, all illustrated with delightful engravings that enhance the reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reid, F. A. S. (Francis Andrew Spilsbury), -1921
Illustrator: Berry, Berry F. (Berry Francis), 1852-1926
EBook No.: 43834
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Insects -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Comic Insects
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The caterpillar -- The moth -- The snail -- The bee -- The black-beetle -- The spider
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Comic Insects" by F. A. S. Reid is a whimsical collection of poems aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This charming book personifies various insects, allowing them to share their experiences and lessons in a playful manner. Throughout its verses, the book explores themes of transformation, caution, and teamwork using humor and vivid imagery that engages the youthful imagination. In "Comic Insects," each poem features a different insect character, including a caterpillar, moth, snail, bee, black-beetle, and spider. Through their stories and rhymes, these insects share valuable life lessons. For example, the caterpillar contemplates change and metamorphosis, while the bee emphasizes the rewards of hard work and collaboration. The black-beetle serves as a cautionary tale against overindulgence, and the snail is reassured to not let fear dictate actions. The collection not only entertains but also educates young readers about nature and moral values, all illustrated with delightful engravings that enhance the reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reid, F. A. S. (Francis Andrew Spilsbury), -1921
Illustrator: Berry, Berry F. (Berry Francis), 1852-1926
EBook No.: 43834
Published: Sep 28, 2013
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Insects -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.