The Butterfly's Ball And The Grasshopper's Feast (1883)

The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast is a children's book written by William Roscoe and first published in 1807. The book tells the story of a grand ball held by the butterflies in a meadow, to which all the insects are invited. The grasshopper, who initially feels left out, eventually joins in the festivities and even leads the dance. The book is illustrated with beautiful hand-colored engravings and is considered a classic of children's literature. The 1883 edition features updated illustrations by Arthur Rackham, a renowned illustrator of the time. The book is a charming tale of inclusivity and celebration of nature, and has been enjoyed by generations of children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.