02229cam a22003253u 4500 16140 UtSlPG 20260610133358.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927 The Curious Book of Birds Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-27 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Birds Birds -- Folklore Smith, E. Boyd (Elmer Boyd), 1860-1943 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16140 57528 57528