The Golden-Breasted Kootoo, and Other Stories

By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A greedy king's quest for a singing bird collection turns hilariously disastrous, setting the tone for other tales of quirky kids learning valuable lessons in a world of imagination.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Humour Fiction

Released

2015-08-21

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Summary

"The Golden-Breasted Kootoo, and Other Stories" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a series of enchanting stories for children from the 1800s. The book uses creative stories, funny and made up, to teach kids about trying new things, doing your best, and what is right. The main story is about a king who wants to sing and wants his people to bring him every kind of singing bird to make a musical pie. However, when he realizes he is missing the special Golden-breasted Kootoo, he has to make a decision. His rushed journey puts him in some humorous and rash situations, and his own greed causes his death. Other stories, like "Hokey Pokey," share quirky characters who learn lessons through their many adventures, using imaginative writing.