TY - BOOK AU - Jordan,David Starr AU - Sekko,Shimada TI - Eric's Book of Beasts AV - PZ PY - 2018/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Children's poetry, American KW - Animals -- Juvenile poetry N1 - Release date is 2018-12-24; Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Eric's Book of Beasts" by David Starr Jordan is a whimsical collection of illustrated poems and stories intended for children, published in the early 20th century. The book presents a delightful array of drawings and playful verses that bring various animals and imaginative scenarios to life, appealing to the curiosity and humor of young readers. Through its vibrant watercolors and engaging jingles, the book aims to inspire a sense of wonder about the animal kingdom and the world around us. The content of "Eric's Book of Beasts" revolves around a series of light-hearted poems featuring different animals, each capturing their unique traits and humorous situations related to them. Characters such as Jack the Rabbit, Giraffes, and Crocodiles take center stage, with each verse cleverly designed to entertain and spark imagination. The book encapsulates the spirit of childhood exploration, highlighting themes of friendship, adventure, and the joy of nature, all through the innocent eyes of a young boy named Eric. This charming combination of art and language evokes the enchanting simplicity of a child's world, making it a timeless read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58527 ER -