About this episode
The episode discusses a children's book that explores the lives and habits of birds to inspire curiosity in young readers.
The Childrens Book of Birds beautifully combines the First and Second Books of Birds, originally published in 1899 and 1901. This enchanting book aims to captivate young readers by exploring the fascinating lives and habits of birds. Its purpose is to inspire curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of these creatures, encouraging children to appreciate birds not just as targets or egg producers, but as delightful companions worthy of our admiration and study. - Summary from Preface
People in this episode
Host: Olive Thorne Miller
Topics covered
- birds
- children's literature
- nature
- education
- curiosity
Keywords
- birds
- children's book
- nature
- education
- curiosity
- habits
- companions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Childrens Book of Birds
More episodes of Yosemite
- 067 - Appendix · March 17, 2026 · 18 min
- 066 - The Scavenger Family · March 16, 2026 · 3 min
- 066 - The Scavenger Family · March 16, 2026 · 3 min
- 065 - The Hawk and Eagle Family · March 15, 2026 · 11 min
- 065 - The Hawk and Eagle Family · March 15, 2026 · 11 min
- 064 - The Barn Owl Family · March 14, 2026 · 6 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Yosemite podcast page.