Mr. Crow And The Whitewash: Hollow Tree Stories (1917)

Mr. Crow And The Whitewash: Hollow Tree Stories is a children's book written by Albert Bigelow Paine and published in 1917. The book is part of the Hollow Tree Stories series and features anthropomorphic animal characters, including Mr. Crow, who is the protagonist of the story. The book tells the story of Mr. Crow, who is looking for a new home. He comes across a house that has been recently whitewashed and decides to make it his new home. However, he soon discovers that the whitewash is causing him problems, as it is difficult to see in the bright sunlight and makes him stand out to predators. Mr. Crow seeks the help of his animal friends, including Mr. Turtle and Mr. Possum, to find a solution to his problem. They come up with a plan to help Mr. Crow blend in with the whitewash by applying some soot to his feathers. The plan works, and Mr. Crow is able to live happily in his new home.The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it suitable for young readers. It also contains illustrations by J.M. Conde, which add to the charm of the story. The themes of friendship, problem-solving, and perseverance make this book a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by children today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.