The Miller, Olive Thorne 1831-1918 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Birds -- United States -- Juvenile literature QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41141 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41141 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133936.0 41141