"Robin's Rambles" by May Byron is a delightful children's story centered on a proud robin named Robin, known for his dapper looks and supposed courage, whose wife, Mrs. Robin, is busy nesting. The story delightfully contrasts Robin’s eagerness for adventure and showy behavior with her practicality, following Robin as he eagerly sets off to discover exciting happenings and gather stories from their neighborhood. His adventures lead him to comical meetings and occasional problems with colorful characters like a grumpy vole, a happy warbler, and an enigmatic Water-Lady. One day, his wanderlust takes him too far from home, where he meets dangers and difficult situations. Ultimately, his return to the nest reveals a touching finale when his chicks hatch, bringing him a sense of duty and temporarily grounding his adventurous spirit.
Robin's Rambles
By May Byron
A vain little bird's exciting escapades teach him about the importance of home and family when baby birds finally arrive.
Summary
About the AuthorMary Clarissa "May" Byron was a British writer and poet, best known for her abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan books. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great composers, poets and writers, before going on to rewrite some of J. M. Barrie's works for younger readers, to write poetry, and to write cookbooks.
Mary Clarissa "May" Byron was a British writer and poet, best known for her abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan books. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great composers, poets and writers, before going on to rewrite some of J. M. Barrie's works for younger readers, to write poetry, and to write cookbooks.
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