Mamma's Stories about Birds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leathley, Mary Elizabeth Southwell Dudley, 1818-1899

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mamma's Stories about Birds" by Mary Elizabeth Southwell Dudley Leathley is a collection of delightful tales written during the late 19th century. This book serves as a charming introduction to various birds, sharing their characteristics, habits, and anecdotes that highlight their peculiarities and relationships with humans. It targets primarily a younger audience, aiming to educate and entertain children with stories about birds while also fostering a sense of wonder about nature. The book is structured with each chapter dedicated to a different bird, including the eagle, duck, quail, robin, and many more. Each story combines factual information about the bird's behavior and habitat with engaging narratives and charming anecdotes, illustrating their interactions with humans and other animals. From the noble eagle's majesty and symbolism to the endearing antics of the robin, the author weaves a tapestry of wonder that emphasizes empathy and observation concerning wildlife. Overall, "Mamma's Stories about Birds" provides a warm and inviting exploration of the avian world, perfect for young readers and their families. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The eagle

The duck

The quail

The robin redbreast

The bullfinch

The albatross

The owl

The goose

The magpie

The pheasant

The flamingo

The swan

The kestrel

The vulture

The parrot

The lapwing.

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-01-22