The Curious Book of Birds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927

Contributor:

Smith, E. Boyd (Elmer Boyd), 1860-1943.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Curious Book of Birds" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a collection of children's stories about birds, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to share not just factual information about birds but also the charming folklore and anecdotes that have surrounded these creatures throughout history. Each tale enfolds whimsical and moral lessons, with memorable characters like the lazy Woodpecker, the industrious Mother Magpie, and the sorrowful Robin, who often represent human traits and emotions. The opening of the book introduces the concept that many contemporary texts focus solely on the scientific aspects of birds, neglecting the rich tapestry of stories and traditions associated with them. Brown emphasizes the importance of these fanciful tales, which have been cherished by children over generations. In this spirit, the first few stories begin with mythical accounts, such as how the Woodpecker's failure to help craft the world led to its punishment by being made to peck at dusty wood. This sets the tone for a collection that blends entertainment with valuable lessons about responsibility, humility, and the human connection to nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-06-27