The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Roscoe, William (1753–1831).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast" by William Roscoe is a poem written in 1802. It tells the story of a festive party attended by insects and other small animals. The whimsical verse sparked popular sequels featuring gatherings of birds and large mammals, and inspired numerous adaptations across different media, including illustrated picture books, an animated short, and even a rock opera with its own soundtrack.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
- Author credits: Roscoe, William (1753–1831)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile poetry
- Insects -- Juvenile poetry
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Poetry
- Children's Picture Books
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