Bird Children POETRY Book A Reading A–Z Poetry Book Word Count: 324 Bird Children Book Written by Elizabeth Gordon • Illustrated by M.T Ross www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com Bird Children The images and text in this book were first published in 1912 in a larger collection called Bird Children: The Little Playmates of the Flower Children Book Bird Children Book A Reading A–Z Poetry Book © 2003 Learning Page, Inc Written by Elizabeth Gordon Illustrated by M.T Ross Written by Elizabeth Gordon Illustrated by M.T Ross ReadingA–ZTM © Learning Page, Inc All rights reserved Learning Page 1630 E River Road #121 Tucson, AZ 85718 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Redstart Screech Owl Swan Turkey Buzzard Kingfisher Hummingbird Catbird 10 Green Jay 11 Ibis 12 Partridge 13 “Che-wee, che-wee, che-wee che-wee,” Pelican 14 Said Redstart “Will you look at me? Snowbird 15 I not sing so well by note, Vermilion Flycatcher 16 But see my black and orange coat!” Little Sir Screech Owl and his wife Madam Swan’s a graceful lady Live such a cheerful, useful life; She likes to float where banks are shady; They nest among the apple trees, When Father Swan goes out to swim, Saying, “May we eat the bugs here, please?” He takes the cygnets out with him Turkey Buzzard, on the wing, Said Kingfisher, “The choicest dish Is a most graceful-looking thing; I know of is a fresh-caught fish; Like scavengers who come each day, I love to fish, and if you’ll wait, He does much good in his own way I’ll get you some I need no bait.” Hummingbird, the dainty thing, Catbird is good at imitations Has no voice and cannot sing; He mimics all his small relations; He lives daintily, and sips And, safely perched upon a bough, Honey from the flowers’ lips He imitates the cat’s “Me-ow.” 10 Green Jay lives in Rio Grande, Madame Ibis, stately bird, A member of a robber band; Stands and thinks without a word; He’s very beautiful, but oh! She can’t forget that long ago We wish he wouldn’t plunder so! She was a sort of queen, you know 11 12 Sir Partridge is a drummer bold; Here is old Mr Pelican; You’ll hear him drum when days are cold He is a famous fisherman; He says the nicest things to eat Said he, “I not mind wet feet Are red thorn apples, ripe and sweet If I catch fish enough to eat.” 13 14 The Snowbird said, “Let’s have some fun, Vermilion Flycatcher’s a beauty The storm is over there’s the sun.” You’ll always find him right on duty; He rolled and tumbled in the snow, Searches for food early and late, Like other little ones you know Bringing it to his pink-clothed mate 15 16 .. .Bird Children The images and text in this book were first published in 19 12 in a larger collection called Bird Children: The Little Playmates of the Flower Children Book Bird Children Book. .. River Road # 121 Tucson, AZ 8 571 8 www.readinga-z.com www.readinga-z.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Redstart Screech Owl Swan Turkey Buzzard Kingfisher Hummingbird Catbird 10... Children: The Little Playmates of the Flower Children Book Bird Children Book A Reading A–Z Poetry Book © 20 03 Learning Page, Inc Written by Elizabeth Gordon Illustrated by M.T Ross Written by Elizabeth