The Bird Hospital by Caroline Crowninshield Bascom

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Author Bascom, Caroline Crowninshield, 1858-1914
Title The Bird Hospital
Note Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Bird Hospital" by Caroline Crowninshield Bascom is a collection of heartwarming and instructive tales about caring for birds, written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the experiences of the narrator as she tends to various bird patients in her home, emphasizing themes of compassion, responsibility, and the joys of pet ownership. The characters include a variety of birds, with special focus on individual companions such as Little Billee, Taffy the cat, and Cady the robin, among others. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces us to her love for animals and her makeshift hospital for injured birds. We learn about Little Billee, a baby bird she nurtures back to health, showcasing the tender bond that develops between them. The opening portion details her daily routines with Little Billee, from feeding him with a spoon to allowing him to bask in the sun, highlighting the challenges and joys of providing care. The text sets the stage for more stories about other birds and their adventures, suggesting a rich exploration of the interactions between the narrator, her feathered friends, and the lessons they impart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
Subject Pets -- Juvenile literature
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
Subject Animal welfare -- Juvenile literature
Subject Birds -- Anecdotes -- Juvenile literature
Subject Birds -- Behavior -- Juvenile literature
Subject Cage birds -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 48949
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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