02223cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000055001122450039001672640051002063000047002573360026003043370026003303380036003565000031003925080044004235201346004675340045018136530033018588560042018913074UtSlPG20260610133107.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aBurgess, Thornton W.q(Thornton Waldo),d1874-196514aThe Burgess Bird Book for Children 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2002-02-01 aProduced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger a"The Burgess Bird Book for Children" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's illustrated book written in the early 20th century. The primary aim of this work is to introduce young readers to the world of birds and nature through engaging storytelling and lively illustrations. The narrative focuses on familiar characters from the animal kingdom, such as Peter Rabbit and Jenny Wren, who interact with various bird species, highlighting their characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. The opening of the book sets the stage with Peter Rabbit excitedly greeting the arrival of Jenny Wren in the Old Orchard. Through their lively conversation, readers get a glimpse into the birds’ migratory patterns and their reasons for leaving and returning home. Jenny explains the necessity of migration due to food availability and passionately recounts her fondness for the Old Orchard. The dialogue is punctuated with humor and charm, showcasing the dynamic personalities of both birds and rabbits, while also teasing the readers with the tensions that arise from neighborhood squabbles, particularly involving the bully character, Bully the English Sparrow. This lively introduction engages children’s curiosity about wildlife, while imparting a deeper appreciation for the natural world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aBirds -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3074