{"product_id":"birds-at-home-by-marguerite-henry-illustrated-by-jacob-bates-abbott-1942-edition","title":"Birds at Home by Marguerite Henry Illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott - 1942 Edition","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{HISTORY}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1942, \u003ci\u003eBirds At Home \u003c\/i\u003ewas the third book in what would become a long and prolific career for American writer Marguerite Henry (1902-1997).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eoversized children's field guide intended for 8-12-year-olds and also for their parents, \u003ci\u003eBirds At Home \u003c\/i\u003eoffers insights into the everyday lives of 22 common backyard birds. Marguerite explores each one's family dynamics, nesting sites, behaviors, diets, and all the quirky characteristics that make each bird unique. Beautifully illustrated by Jacob Bates Abbott (1985-1950) with bright, vibrant colors and many images depicting baby birds with their parents, this book is a true delight for any bird lover, young or old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarguerite may have been most well known for her horse stories, but when it comes to feathered friends, and these guys in particular, she brings the same level of warmth, humor, and imagination that would capture fans of \u003ci\u003eMisty of Chincoteague \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBrighty of the Grand Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e just a few years later. Equally beloved and one of the most well-known wildlife artists of the 20th century, Jacob captured his portraits of animals with an endearing whimsy that was both realistic and compelling. Each of the color plates included here is worthy of its own frame, or at the very least, a prominent display in the library of a young reader. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun facts galore fill each page. Readers will learn all sorts of interesting info not often found in more scientific guides. For example... early American settlers called the hummingbird, the hum bird on account of the noise made by his swiftly beating wings. Both male and female, flicker fledglings look like carbon copies of their dad until they are fully grown. Adult mourning doves can eat 9,000 weed seeds a day, and are especially fond of ragweed. In spring, migrating catbirds headed north sing the notes of their southern neighbors with whom they've overwintered, but a few weeks spent among their new northern neighbors and they start changing their tune to reflect the new sets of birds they spend their summers with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun on all fronts, this book is a beauty in presentation and content. We especially love the dynamic color palette of the coverboards which can offer both decorating inspiration and an instant aesthetic for a nature-inspired home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{SPECIAL FEATURES}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1942 Edition by M.A. Donohue \u0026amp; Company \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e88 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated endpapers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated throughout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{CONDITION}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn beautiful vintage condition, this book is clean and bright and throughout with vibrant colors. The coverboards contain some minor scuffing at the corners and a few light scratches as expected with time. A few pages contain a small 1\/4\" inch rip on the bottom edge - the result of turning the pages. There is a children's drawing of an Easter egg on the backside of the front endpaper and the name of a previous owner written in pen on the front endpaper. All interior pages are very clean with no spots, stains, or notions. The spine is tight and all pages are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e{SIZE}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 12.25\" inches (length) x 10\" inches (width) x 1\" inch thickness and weighs 1.12 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marguerite Henry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67918162362591,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/8945\/files\/marguerite-henry-birds-at-home-1942.jpg?v=1791144186","url":"https:\/\/shopinthevintagekitchen.com\/products\/birds-at-home-by-marguerite-henry-illustrated-by-jacob-bates-abbott-1942-edition","provider":"In The Vintage Kitchen Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}