The Cockatoo's Story
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A sulky white cockatoo has plenty to say about his troubles, but his elderly companion, Mrs. Polly, thinks he should be grateful to Herbert. The boy brings treats and tries to teach him to speak. When a tiny fairy arrives riding a bee, Herbert receives an unusual reward for his kindness to living creatures: he can understand the birds' own language. Their conversation turns an ordinary room into a place where animals can explain themselves.
The story mixes this fairy gift with scenes of pet care, outdoor reading and comic mishaps. Herbert protects the cockatoo from a cat, reads about hummingbirds to his cousins, and welcomes a scarlet macaw whose habits create fresh difficulties. Written for children, the tale gives its birds distinct tempers and voices. It offers a gentle way to think about patience, gratitude and the responsibility of looking after creatures that depend on people.
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Book facts
- Author
- Mrs. George Cupples
- Reading time
- About 70 minutes
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online