What the Animals Do and Say

A series of illustrated conversational sketches presents animal behavior and sounds through a mother's explanations to her children, combining natural-history facts, folk anecdotes, and mild moral commentary. Subjects range from migratory birds and nesting habits to human accommodations for wildlife, with practical descriptions of nests, feeding, and defenses, plus occasional poetic passages and engravings. The tone is instructive and accessible, aiming to cultivate curiosity about nature and sympathetic treatment of animals through clear, anecdotal accounts.