Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors: For Young Folks
By James Johonnot
Length2h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors: For Young Folks," James Johonnot artfully weaves together an enchanting collection of animal tales that blend storytelling with a wealth of natural history. The book employs a narrative style that captivates its young audience through personification, making each creature relatable and engaging. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time when nature study was burgeoning in American education, Johonnot harmoniously combines moral lessons with scientific observation, effectively fostering an appreciation for wildlife and the environment among children. James Johonnot, an influential educator and author, was deeply committed to promoting nature education in his writing. His experiences in teaching and his profound affection for the natural world undoubtedly inspired him to create this rich tapestry of animal stories. Johonnot's background, rooted in both literature and education, allows him to effectively convey complex themes through accessible narratives that resonate beautifully with younger readers, inviting them to explore their own curiosities about the world. This book is highly recommended for educators, parents, and young readers alike, as it not only entertains but also serves as an important resource for introducing children to the wonders of nature. Johonnot's accessible prose and vivid imagery will undoubtedly spark a love for reading and an appreciation for the environment in any young heart.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length2 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26BIRDS OF PREY.
2FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
27LONG LEGS WITH FEATHERS.
3Chickens at Home.
28BO-PEEP AND THE ROOK.
4HOW FOWLS LOOK.
29THE MOUSE AND ITS WAYS.
5Coming out in the World
30When the cat's away The mice will play.
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6CHICKENS' WAYS.
31WHITE-PAW STARTS TO SEE THE WORLD.
7A Cozy Home.
32WHAT THE MICE SAW IN THE FARM-YARD.
8HOW DUCKS LOOK AND LIVE.
33WHAT WHITE-PAW SAW IN THE KITCHEN.
9"Quack! Quack! Quack!"
34WHITE-PAW'S ACCOUNT OF THE GREAT WORLD.
10HOW GEESE LOOK AND LIVE.
35THREE BLIND MICE.
11HOW GEESE BEHAVE.
36THE DEATH OF POOR PUSS.
12WHAT GEESE CAN DO.
37FIELD-MICE.
13ABOUT TURKEYS.
38HOW THE RAT LOOKS AND LIVES.
14ABOUT SWANS.
39STORIES ABOUT THE RAT.
15The Bath.
40ABOUT RABBITS.
16The Wren and her Nest
41MORE ABOUT RABBITS.
17THE LITTLE WREN.
42HOW THE HARE LIVES.
18THE SINGING THRUSH.
43ALICE'S BUNNY.
19ROBIN-REDBREAST.
44SOMETHING ABOUT SQUIRRELS.
20THE BLACKBIRD AND THE CAT.
45MORE ABOUT SQUIRRELS.
21HOW CANARIES LIVE AND SING.
46THE FLYING SQUIRREL.
22A SONG OF SUMMER.
47THE OWL.
23HOW PARROTS LOOK AND TALK.
48BO-PEEP AND THE SQUIRREL.
24Paroquets
49HOW THE MOLE LOOKS.
25Birds of Prey
50HOW THE MOLE WORKS AND LIVES.
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