02305cam a22003253u 4500 43834 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Reid, F. A. S. (Francis Andrew Spilsbury), -1921 Comic Insects Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-28 The caterpillar -- The moth -- The snail -- The bee -- The black-beetle -- The spider Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Comic Insects" by F. A. S. Reid is a whimsical collection of poems aimed at children, written in the late 19th century. This charming book personifies various insects, allowing them to share their experiences and lessons in a playful manner. Throughout its verses, the book explores themes of transformation, caution, and teamwork using humor and vivid imagery that engages the youthful imagination. In "Comic Insects," each poem features a different insect character, including a caterpillar, moth, snail, bee, black-beetle, and spider. Through their stories and rhymes, these insects share valuable life lessons. For example, the caterpillar contemplates change and metamorphosis, while the bee emphasizes the rewards of hard work and collaboration. The black-beetle serves as a cautionary tale against overindulgence, and the snail is reassured to not let fear dictate actions. The collection not only entertains but also educates young readers about nature and moral values, all illustrated with delightful engravings that enhance the reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Insects -- Juvenile poetry Berry, Berry F. (Berry Francis), 1852-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43834 84673 84673