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The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

1807

William Roscoe

The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast

William Roscoe

1807

Children & Young Adult Reading, Poetry

The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast is a children's poem by William Roscoe, first published in 1807. It narrates a whimsical celebration where various insects and small animals gather for a festive ball led by a character named Robert. The poem features a vibrant cast, including beetles, grasshoppers, and a glow-worm, showcasing themes of camaraderie and amusement in nature. This engaging work is notable for its rhythmic verse and charming illustrations, making it a classic in children's literature.

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A children's poem published in the early 19th century, around the year 1808. This engaging work can be classified as a c...

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The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast is a poem by William Roscoe, written in 1802, and telling the story of...

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The gadfly, dormouse, mole, hare, and other creatures prepare for the elegant, glittering Butterfly Ball and Grasshopper...

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