Author |
Wright, Mabel Osgood, 1859-1934 |
Illustrator |
Brooks, Allan, 1869-1946 |
Illustrator |
Fuertes, Louis Agassiz, 1874-1927 |
Illustrator |
Gleeson, Joseph M. (Joseph Michael), 1861-1917 |
Illustrator |
Horsfall, R. Bruce (Robert Bruce), 1869-1948 |
Title |
Gray Lady and the Birds: Stories of the Bird Year for Home and School
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Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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Summary |
"Gray Lady and the Birds: Stories of the Bird Year for Home and School" by Mabel Osgood Wright is a collection of children’s stories written in the early 20th century. The book aims to inspire a love for nature and birds, focusing on the experiences of a young girl named Sarah Barnes and her interactions with the enchanting Gray Lady and her daughter Goldilocks. Together, they explore the importance of appreciating and protecting the vibrant bird life around them. The opening of the book introduces Sarah Barnes, who is excited about the arrival of the mysterious Gray Lady and her daughter at the General Wentworth place. As she recounts her discoveries to her grandmother, we learn about Sarah’s connection to the community, her curiosity about birds, and her admiration for the Gray Lady, who values nature. The narrative sets the stage for a year of learning and adventure, emphasizing the joy of discovering the world of birds through observation and friendship, and hinting at the deeper lessons about conservation and kindness that will unfold throughout the stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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Subject |
Birds -- Juvenile literature
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Subject |
Birds -- New England
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
62793 |
Release Date |
Jul 31, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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