This delightful volume is a celebration of the natural world, told through a collection of stories and poems. From the majesty of the mountains to the wonder of a single blade of grass, Jaques captures the beauty and complexity of the world around us. With lush illustrations throughout, this book is a must-read for nature lovers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.