02258cam a22003013u 4500 41141 UtSlPG 20260610133936.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Miller, Olive Thorne, 1831-1918 The Children's Book of Birds Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-22 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Children's Book of Birds" by Olive Thorne Miller is an informative publication aimed at educating young readers about birds, written during the late 19th century. The work combines content from two earlier publications by the author and seeks to inspire children to learn about the habits and lives of birds while fostering a sense of respect for these creatures. Through charming narrative and engaging illustrations, the book conveys the simple yet profound ways birds interact with their environment and each other. At the start of the book, Miller introduces the concept of birds as joyful yet unencumbered creatures that thrive without the comforts humans rely on. She emphasizes the importance of observing birds in their natural habitats to appreciate their behaviors, such as nest building and nurturing their young. The opening chapters preview topics like the arrival of spring birds and provide insight into their nesting habits, feeding, and growth. By employing relatable anecdotes and personal observations, Miller aims to cultivate a love for birds and nature in her youthful audience while advocating for kindness towards all living creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds -- United States -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41141 81980 81980