This picture book reveals how as a child Gene Stratton-Porter loved birds and would figure out methods to observe them closely in their natural habitat. Ms. Esbaum then parallels Mrs. Stratton-Porter's childhood interests with her pursuits and accomplishments as an adult. The author's note and "more about Gene Stratton-Porter" sections were especially interesting. A list of all the books Mrs. Stratton-Porter wrote is included in the back.
The illustrations are whimsical. I loved the endpages (eggs and feathers).
I read The Keeper of the Bees and just bought Freckles two weeks ago at a used bookstore.
**Highly, highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
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