The Bird Hospital

"The Bird Hospital" by Caroline Crowninshield Bascom is a charming set of stories from the early 1900s, where the author transforms her home into a sanctuary for feathered creatures. Through her experiences, Bascom highlights the importance of kindness, duty, and the happiness that comes from having animal companions, with a range of birds from Little Billee to Cady the robin. The narrative starts by showing how a love of animals can turn into an opportunity to help injured birds. We're introduced to one of the birds, Little Billee, as the author shares the caring relationship she builds while nursing the baby bird back from injury; the heartwarming chronicles of daily care, where the act of feeding turns into a dance and each sunny moment becomes a celebration. Presenting a world awaiting new companions, the opening promises personal stories between the narrator, her birds, and the lessons they teach.