The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book: Being a Continuation of the Stories About the Hollow Tree and Deep Woods People
The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book: Being a Continuation of the Stories About the Hollow Tree and Deep Woods People
When heavy snow traps the woodland creatures inside their beloved Hollow Tree, the Coon, 'Possum, Old Black Crow, and their friends turn to the oldest magic they know: storytelling. The frame is simple and achingly tender. A Story Teller settles into his rocking chair by the fire while the Little Lady sits on his lap, and outside the snow falls endlessly. Inside, the animals trade tales to pass the long winter hours, each story wilder than the last. First published in 1910, this is turn-of-the-century children's literature at its most endearing: unhurried, warm, and suffused with the quiet magic of a world where animal friends speak and listen and care for one another. There's no violence, no darkness, only the gentle rhythms of companionship and imagination. It's the literary equivalent of wrapping yourself in a quilt with a cup of something warm. Perfect for reading aloud or for older readers seeking a return to simpler, cozier stories.
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