Leslie, Madeline 1815-1893 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Minnie's Pet Parrot" by Madeline Leslie is a children’s book likely written in the mid-19th century. This charming tale focuses on the life of a little girl named Minnie and her various beloved pets, particularly her pet parrot, Poll. The book is intended for a young audience and aims to instill a sense of kindness and compassion toward animals, while also introducing delightful anecdotes about their behaviors and traits. The story begins with Minnie, who lives in a cheerful household filled with pets, including a kitten, a dog, and a parrot. Each chapter presents whimsical tales highlighting the personality of Poll the parrot, known for her cleverness and mischievous antics. Through her interactions with her pets and her family, Minnie learns valuable lessons about empathy and affection. The narrative also features various anecdotes about other animals, emphasizing their uniqueness and intelligence, and showcases Minnie's love for nature. Overall, the book offers a lighthearted exploration of childhood joys and animal companionship, making it an engaging read for children who are fascinated with pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-09-14 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Children and animals -- Juvenile fiction Parrots -- Juvenile fiction Pets -- Social aspects -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26617 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26617 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133616.0 26617