
The Riverside Press Cambridge
The Riverside Press
CONTENTS AND LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE BIRDS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL - I - A LITTLE SNOW BIRD
II. DROOPING WINGS
III. THE BIRDS' NEST
IV. "BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER"
V. SOME OTHER BIRDS ARE TAUGHT TO FLY
VI
VII. The Birdling Flies Away
In the quiet hush of a snowy Christmas morning, the Bird household welcomes a surprise newborn, sparking a lively, good‑natured debate over her name. Father Bird, brothers Donald, Paul, and Hugh each offer whimsical suggestions while Grandma watches with bemused patience, and Mrs. Bird insists that a child should never go without a name for long. The scene is filled with playful banter, a velocipede ride through the frosty streets, and the comforting glow of a fire beside a window that looks out on a neighboring church.
Amid the chatter, the family’s love and quirks shine through, setting a warm, festive tone that invites listeners into a world where ordinary moments become charmingly extraordinary. As the boy choir’s Christmas carols drift through the air, the Birds’ household teeters on the brink of a heart‑warming adventure that promises to celebrate family, tradition, and the simple magic of a holiday birth.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Starner, Greg Bergquist, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jan 14, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1923
Best known for the classic children’s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, she brought warmth, humor, and a real feel for childhood to her stories. She was also a pioneering educator who helped establish free kindergartens on the American West Coast.
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