02058cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500400014526400510018530000470023633600260028333700260030933800360033550000310037150800290040252011770043153400450160865300430165385600430169699900170173926331UtSlPG20260610133613.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aHerford, Oliver,d1863-193512aA Child's Primer of Natural History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-08-16  aProduced by Jessica Rupp  a"A Child's Primer of Natural History" by Oliver Herford is a charming educational book written in the late 19th century. This lighthearted work falls under the category of children's literature and serves as an introduction to various animals, their characteristics, and amusing observations about their behaviors. The book is likely intended for young readers, combining playful rhymes with illustrations by the author himself.  In this delightful primer, each animal is presented in a whimsical and humorous verse, which conveys fun facts and distinctive traits while inviting children to explore the natural world. From the towering giraffe to the curious platypus, Herford anthropomorphizes the animals, imbuing them with relatable qualities that capture a child's imagination. Additionally, the book often includes light moral lessons, encouraging children to appreciate the uniqueness of each creature while subtly emphasizing themes of curiosity, knowledge, and the importance of observation. Overall, it serves not just as a lesson in natural history but also as a delightful poetry reading experience for young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26331  c67275d67275