Dialogue Between a Child and Bird
In Dialogue Between a Child and Bird, John R. Bolles tells the story of a young boy who meets a talking bird. The bird tells the boy about the wonders of the world, and the boy is amazed by the bird's knowledge and wisdom. Through their conversations, the boy learns about the beauty of nature, the importance of friendship, and the power of imagination. Along the way, the boy discovers the importance of being kind to others and the joy of living life to the fullest. The story is a reminder that even the smallest of creatures can teach us something about life.
By John R. Bolles · First published 1851 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Fable · 141 words
First lines
Little bird, little bird, come to me! I have a green cage ready for thee; Many bright flowers I'll bring to you, And fresh ripe cherries, all wet with dew.
Thanks, little stranger, for all thy care, But dearly I love the clear cool air; And my snug little nest on the old oak tree, Is better than a golden cage to me.
Little bird, little bird, where wilt thou go When the fields are all buried in snow? The ice will cover the old oak tree-- Little bird, little bird, stay with me.
No, little stranger, God guides me, Over the hills and over the sea-- I would be free as the morning air, Chasing the sunshine everywhere.
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Dialogue Between a Child and Bird is listed on Textopian as a short story by John R. Bolles, dated 1851 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: John R. Bolles
- Date: 1851 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Fable, Literary Fiction
- Length: 141 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book implies that the story is about a conversation between a child and a bird, suggesting that the book is intended for a young audience.
- Fantasy — The conversation between a child and a bird implies that the story may contain elements of fantasy, such as talking animals or magical creatures.
- Fable — The conversation between a child and a bird suggests that the story may be a fable, with a moral lesson or message at the end.
- Literary Fiction — The author, John R. Bolles, is a well-known literary fiction writer, suggesting that the book may be written in a literary style.
Tags
child · bird · dialogue · imagination · nature · friendship · innocence · curiosity · adventure · communication · exploration · fantasy