What the Blackbird said by Hannah Jane Locker-Lampson
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About this eBook
| Author | Locker-Lampson, Hannah Jane |
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| Illustrator | Caldecott, Randolph, 1846-1886 |
| Title |
What the Blackbird said A story in four chirps |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Katherine Ward, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "What the Blackbird Said" by Mrs. Frederick Locker is a charming children's story written in the late 19th century. This delightful narrative unfolds in a series of seasons, focusing on the experiences and growth of a young blackbird as he navigates the challenges and wonders of nature. The tale highlights themes of friendship, discovery, and the beauty of the changing seasons, making it an engaging read for children and adults alike. The opening of the story introduces us to a young blackbird perched on a bare tree branch during a particularly dreary winter. Feeling discontented and disoriented by the snow, he encounters a cheerful robin singing from above. Through their conversation, the blackbird learns about snow and its beauty, as well as the importance of finding food in winter. Their exchange sets the stage for the blackbird's journey of growth and exploration, revealing his evolving understanding of the seasons and the support of fellow birds like the wise rooks and the sweet robin. Thus, the beginning serves as a gentle yet profound introduction to the themes of friendship, resilience, and the vital connections between creatures in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Seasons -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29111 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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