The Burgess Bird Book for Children

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The Burgess Bird Book for Children

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~6 hours·49 chapters

Chapters

49 total
1

By Thornton W. Burgess

0:16
2

PREFACE

6:00
3

EXPANDED CONTENTS

3:24
4

THE BURGESS BIRD BOOK FOR CHILDREN

0:02
5

CHAPTER I. Jenny Wren Arrives.

8:01
6

CHAPTER II. The Old Orchard Bully.

8:08
7

CHAPTER III. Jenny Has a Good Word for Some Sparrows.

7:41
8

CHAPTER IV. Chippy, Sweetvoice, and Dotty.

9:07
9

CHAPTER V. Peter Learns Something He Hadn't Guessed.

9:07
10

CHAPTER VI. An Old Friend In a New Home.

9:24

Description

A charming blend of story and natural history, this book invites young listeners to meet the feathered friends that flutter through backyards and forests alike. Beginning with the lively arrival of Jenny Wren, each tale introduces a different bird, weaving gentle narratives with clear, vivid descriptions of their colors, songs, and habits. The gentle prose is paired with beautiful, lifelike illustrations that help children picture each species and feel a sense of wonder about the avian world.

Beyond the entertaining adventures, the book serves as a friendly guide, offering easy‑to‑remember facts that spark curiosity and encourage observation. Listeners will hear about bold orchard birds, shy meadow larks, and clever swallows, all presented in a way that feels like a bedtime story rather than a textbook. By the end of the first dozen chapters, children will have a budding appreciation for the diversity of North American birds and a desire to look out the window and listen for their songs.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (399K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger

Release date

2002-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

A pioneer of American children's nature writing, he turned animal stories into gentle lessons about kindness, curiosity, and the outdoors. His books introduced generations of young readers to characters like Peter Rabbit while quietly encouraging a love of wildlife and conservation.

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