Little Tales of The Desert

"Little Tales of The Desert" by Ethel Twycross Foster is a collection of delightful children's stories that follows a young girl named Mary as she grows up in the Arizona desert, learning about nature, friendship, and resilience. Mary's adventures through the desert landscape are filled with whimsical encounters with animals like trade rats, road-runners, and rabbits, each teaching her valuable lessons about the environment around her. Through vibrant stories of a unique desert Christmas and other adventures, the book captures the beauty and distinctiveness of desert life, showing the importance of curiosity and a deep appreciation for nature. Complete with beautiful illustrations, this collection brings young readers into a captivating world where they can enjoy charming tales that also spark an interest in the wonders of desert ecology.