The Sparrow
Glad to see you, little bird,
’Twas your plaintive chirp I heard.
What did you intend to say?
“Give me something this cold day?”
That I will, and plenty, too.
All these crumbs I saved for you.
Aimed at beginning readers, this collection presents short poems and simple prose about household and farm animals, including dogs, cats, birds, poultry, horses, rabbits, and small pets. Brief anecdotes, descriptive pieces, and rhymes portray everyday pet behavior, care tasks, and gentle moral lessons about kindness and responsibility toward animals. Sections group similar creatures and alternate playful vignettes with practical tips for feeding, housing, and helping wildlife. Illustrative scenes and accessible language support early reading and introduce empathy for animals.