The Birds' Christmas Carol was published in 1888 by the children's book author from Maine, best known for Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Adults may also enjoy her charming Christmas story, The Romance of a Christmas Card.
The book's dedication: "To the three dearest children in the world: Bertha, Lucy, and Horatio
IV -" Birds of a Feather Flock Together"
V - Some Other Birds Were Taught to Fly
VI - When The Pie Was Opened The Birds Began to Sing