Gray Lady and the Birds: Stories of the Bird Year for Home and School
by OpenStories
Original author: Mabel Osgood Wright
"Gray Lady and the Birds: Stories of the Bird Year for Home and School" by Mabel Osgood Wright is a collection of children’s stories written in the early 20th century. The book aims to inspire a love for nature and birds, focusing on the experiences of a young girl named Sarah Barnes and her interactions with the enchanting Gray Lady and her daughter Goldilocks. Together, they explore the importance of appreciating and protecting the vibrant bird life around them. The opening of the book introduces Sarah Barnes, who is excited about the arrival of the mysterious Gray Lady and her daughter at the General Wentworth place. As she recounts her discoveries to her grandmother, we learn about Sarah’s connection to the community, her curiosity about birds, and her admiration for the Gray Lady, who values nature. The narrative sets the stage for a year of learning and adventure, emphasizing the joy of discovering the world of birds through observation and friendship, and hinting at the deeper lessons about conservation and kindness that will unfold throughout the stories.
Gray Lady and the Birds: Stories of the Bird Year for Home and School, by Mabel Osgood Wright. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #62793.
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29 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter305 words
- 2.Chapter XXVII128 words
- 3.Chapter I: Gray Lady Appears2,211 words
- 4.Chapter II: A Rainy Day2,593 words
- 5.Chapter III: Gray Lady at School5,239 words
- 6.Chapter IV: The Orchard Party3,542 words
- 7.Chapter V: Reasons Why4,181 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Feathers and Hats3,799 words
- 9.Chapter VII: The Kind Hearts’ Club2,261 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: The Procession Passes3,713 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Two Birds That Came Back3,480 words
- 12.Chapter X: Some Mischief-Makers5,906 words
- 13.Chapter XI: The Flight of the Bird4,794 words
- 14.Chapter XII: Some Suspicious Characters5,622 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Tree-Trunk Birds5,661 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: Four Notables5,400 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Game-Birds?3,136 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: Treasure-Trove at the Shore3,524 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: The Birds’ Christmas Tree3,085 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: How They Spent Their Money4,176 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Behind the Bars6,075 words
- 22.Chapter XX: Midwinter Birds2,171 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: Jacob Hughes’ Opinion of Cats1,811 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: February, “the Long-Short Month”6,052 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: March6,105 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: The Tide Has Turned7,018 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: Bird and Arbour Day at Foxes Corners4,389 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Some Birds That Come in May7,268 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: Flag Day2,260 words