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The Burgess bird book for children

Thornton W. Burgess; Louis Agassiz Fuertes; CrossReach Publications · 1919

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Burgess bird book for children by Thornton W. Burgess; Louis Agassiz Fuertes; CrossReach Publications. This book is recommended for ages 7+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Educational value, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to children around 7+ who can follow chapter-length nature stories. Some predator-prey encounters, hunting references and natural death may need brief discussion, though treatment is generally gentle. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Educational value5/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Natural death or predator-prey situations may be mentioned, but death is not central, graphic, or presented as a major emotional event.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Birds may encounter predators, storms, hunters, or other dangers, but the educational tone keeps the tension mild and generally non-threatening.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Natural cycles of predators and prey are mentioned in a matter-of-fact, biological way appropriate for nature study.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The birds demonstrate the everyday 'courage' of surviving and raising families.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages readers to observe the world around them.

Educational value5/5
Why this rating?

Provides excellent, scientifically grounded information about bird species.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Birds may cooperate and show social care, but the book also presents natural competition and survival, so kindness is present without being a central theme.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes a deep respect for nature and wildlife observation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Bird characters model curiosity, observation, adaptability, and survival skills. They are not primarily presented as moral examples, and nature also includes competition.

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