The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book facts for kids
The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book is a fun children's book filled with short stories. It was written by Albert Bigelow Paine and illustrated by J. M. Condé. This book was published in 1910 by Harper & Brothers. It continues the adventures of three special friends: the 'Coon, the 'Possum, and the Old Black Crow. They all live together in a cozy place called the Hollow Tree, deep inside the woods.
The book has cool drawings made with pen and ink that help bring the stories to life. The stories are usually told by a "storyteller" who sits in a comfy rocking chair by a warm fireplace. A "Little Lady" often sits on their lap, listening as the storyteller shares tales of the Hollow Tree Folk.
All the stories in this book happen when there's a big snowstorm. The characters get snowed in and can't go outside. To pass the time and have fun, they decide to tell each other stories!
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About The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book
What's the Story About?
Imagine a big snowstorm outside, and you're cozy inside. That's exactly what happens to the 'Coon, the 'Possum, and the Old Black Crow. They are stuck in their home, the Hollow Tree. To make the time fly by, they start telling each other exciting stories. Each story is a new adventure or a funny moment shared by the animal friends.
Different Versions of the Book
There are two main versions, or "editions," of The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book. Both versions have a cool picture on the front cover. This picture shows Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Turtle at the door of the Hollow Tree. Mr. Crow is there to greet them. Both covers are dark green with white snow and black outlines for the characters. The only difference is that one version has a bright orange sky in the background, and the other does not.
The Hollow Tree Book Series
The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book is part of a series of books about these animal friends. Here are the other books in the series:
- The Hollow Tree and Deep Woods Book (published in 1901)
- The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book (published in 1910)
- Hollow Tree Nights and Days (published in 1915)
