The Story of Miss Jemima is a children's book written by Walter De La Mare. The story follows Miss Jemima, a young girl who lives in a small village. She is a kind and curious girl who loves to explore and learn new things. One day, while wandering in the woods, she comes across a magical flower that grants her a wish. She wishes to be small enough to explore the world of insects and animals. Her wish is granted, and she shrinks down to the size of a bug. As she navigates this new world, she meets a variety of creatures, including a spider, a ladybug, and a caterpillar. She learns about their lives and habits, and even helps some of them in their daily struggles. Through her adventures, Miss Jemima gains a new appreciation for the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. The Story of Miss Jemima is a charming and whimsical tale that encourages children to explore and appreciate the world around them. De La Mare's prose is lyrical and evocative, and the illustrations by Dorothy P. Lathrop bring the story to life with their detailed and imaginative depictions of the insects and animals that Miss Jemima encounters. This book is sure to delight young readers and inspire a love of nature and exploration.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.