The Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tailor and the Crow: An Old Rhyme with New Drawings by L. Leslie Brooke" is a children's illustrated poem published in the early 20th century. The book presents a playful take on a traditional rhyme, bringing it to life with fresh illustrations that enhance its whimsical nature. The central topic revolves around a tailor, his failed attempt to shoot a crow, and the comedic consequence of his actions. In the poem, a tailor is watched by a carrion crow as he shapes a cloak. The tailor, seeking to shoot the crow, ends up mistakenly injuring his own sow instead. This humorous twist leads to a lighthearted narrative where the tailor's mishap prompts a call for brandy to revive the wounded animal. The rhyme carries a jovial and rhythmic cadence, making it appealing for young readers, while the illustrations complement the text, inviting children into a lively storytelling experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-12-14 Produced by Rebecca Hoath 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's poetry PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27530 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27530 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133628.0 27530