The Birds' Christmas Carol

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The Birds' Christmas Carol

by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total
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THE BIRDS' CHRISTMAS CAROL

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BY - KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN

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To The Three Dearest Children in the World, BERTHA, LUCY, AND HORATIO.

0:12
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The Birds' Christmas Carol.

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I. A LITTLE SNOW BIRD.

7:38
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II. DROOPING WINGS.

6:00
7

III. THE BIRD'S NEST.

8:30
8

IV. "BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER."

11:32
9

V. SOME OTHER BIRDS ARE TAUGHT TO FLY.

14:33
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VI. "WHEN THE PIE WAS OPENED, THE BIRDS BEGAN TO SING!"

14:28

Description

In the hush of a snowy Christmas morning, a bustling bird household welcomes a surprise newborn. The family gathers around the crèche, each member offering a whimsical suggestion for the baby’s name— from “Maud” to “Luella”—while the ever‑practical Mrs. Bird insists that a child should never remain nameless for long. Their lively debate is punctuated by the older brother’s jealous mutterings and the gentle hum of everyday chores, painting a picture of a home alive with love and a touch of sibling rivalry.

Amid the chatter, the warm glow of the fireplace and the distant choir of children singing carols fill the air with holiday cheer. Mrs. Bird cradles her tiny pink‑haired bundle, feeling the promise of motherhood blossom like a fresh rose. The scene sets the stage for a heart‑warming tale of family, tradition, and the simple magic that a Christmas birth can bring.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (64K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.

Release date

1996-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

1856–1923

Best known for creating Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, this American author wrote warm, lively stories for children and adults that still feel inviting today. She also helped pioneer kindergarten education in the United States, bringing the same mix of imagination and care to her work beyond fiction.

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