02171cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000140011724500280013126400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550802050037652011810058153400450176265300310180785600430183825681UtSlPG20260610133605.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aAnonymous14aThe Quadrupeds' Pic-Nic 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-02  aProduced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Quadrupeds' Pic-Nic" by Anonymous is a whimsical poem likely penned during the early 19th century. This playful collection resembles a fable, where anthropomorphic animals gather for a grand picnic, bringing to light the importance of community and nature. The narrative encapsulates various quadrupeds experiencing a day filled with feasting, philosophical discussions, and the unpredictability of nature, thus inviting readers into a delightful wild world.  In the poem, animals from different parts of the world, including bears, raccoons, llamas, and more, come together in a picturesque setting for a grand feast under the trees. They share stories and opinions about life, science, and their grievances with humans while enjoying an elaborate meal comprised of diverse delicacies. However, their joyful gathering is interrupted by an approaching storm, leading to a frantic scramble for cover. Throughout this lively portrayal, themes of camaraderie, the beauty of nature, and the risks inherent in celebration emerge, culminating in a moral that emphasizes the comfort found in home and affection amidst life's storms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAnimals -- Juvenile poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25681