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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe Butterflys' Ball
246	1		_aThe Butterfly's Ball
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aMother's Series
500			_aRelease date is 2011-09-24
508			_aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Butterfly's Ball" by Anonymous is a charming children's poem written in the early 19th century. This delightful piece, designed for young readers, presents a whimsical narrative about a social gathering among insects, celebrating friendship and community in nature. The poem captures the innocent joy of childhood and the beauty of the natural world. The story unfolds with the Butterfly and Grasshopper hosting a festive ball in May, inviting a variety of insect guests such as the Gnat, Dragonfly, and Bees. As the guests arrive, they enjoy a banquet laid out beneath an oak tree, sharing food and merriment. The highlight of the event is the dancing led by the Grasshopper and the Butterfly, as various characters engage in joyful celebrations. The evening concludes with Glowworms lighting the way home, reinforcing the theme of safety and the comforts of returning home after a night of fun. The poem subtly conveys values of hospitality, companionship, and the importance of routine with its concluding moral message. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAnimals -- Juvenile poetry
653			_aInsects -- Juvenile poetry
830		0	_aMother's Series
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37518
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