TY - BOOK AU - Leslie,Madeline TI - Minnie's Pet Parrot AV - PZ PY - 2008/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Natural history -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children and animals -- Juvenile fiction KW - Parrots -- Juvenile fiction KW - Pets -- Social aspects -- Juvenile fiction N1 - 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 N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26617 ER -