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The Butterfly’s Ball And The Grasshopper’s Feast (1883)

The Butterfly’s Ball And The Grasshopper’s Feast (1883)

William Roscoe

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104247119
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The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast is a children’s book written by William Roscoe and first published in 1807. The book tells the story of a grand ball hosted by the butterflies in a magical forest. The guests include various insects and animals, such as the bees, spiders, and ladybirds. The main character, Mr. Grasshopper, is invited to the ball and is excited to attend. The book describes the preparations for the ball, the arrival of the guests, and the festivities that take place. The story also includes a moral lesson about the importance of kindness and inclusivity. The book is beautifully illustrated with colorful images of the various insects and animals in attendance. The Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast has become a classic children’s book and is still enjoyed by readers of all ages today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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