"Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal life and Character

"Wee Tim'rous Beasties: Studies of Animal Life and Character" by Douglas English is a collection of early 20th-century animal stories that highlights their lives using unique storytelling and vivid images. The book shares tales of animals like mice and sparrows, showing how they act and connect with people and where they live. We start with a mouse caught in a trap, thinking about his close calls and how he's survived dangers in the past. We see the world through his eyes as he deals with his problems, showing the scary but sometimes good parts of being a mouse. The story mixes jokes, human-like animal characters, and shows how hard life can be for these little creatures, exploring themes of who they are, the communities they are a part of, and how tough nature can be.