Excerpt from Mother Nature's Toy-Shop Mother nature is every bit as fond of the little folks in her human family as of the grown-ups, and while she prepares untold joys for lovers of the outdoors among men and women and larger boys and girls, she never forgets the little ones. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

'Mother Nature's Toy-Shop' by Adelia B. Beard and Lina Beard is a delightful and enchanting book that calls attention to the beautiful and wonderful things found in nature, that any children can play with. From wildflowers, grasses, and green leaves to seed-vessels, vegetables, and fruits, this book is a treasure trove of creative ideas to keep children entertained while also improving their health and well-being. With detailed instructions and charming illustrations, this book is the perfect guide for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to introduce children to the joys of nature.

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Portrays a day in the life of Earth Mother who, as she tends plants and animals around the world, meets three of her creations with advice on how to make the world more perfect.