The Cockatoo’s Story (1881)

The Cockatoo's Story is a children's book written by Anne Jane Cupples and first published in 1881. The story follows the adventures of a cockatoo named Polly, who lives in a cage in a pet shop in London. Polly longs for freedom and one day, she manages to escape from her cage and fly away into the city. As she explores her new surroundings, Polly encounters various animals and people, including a kind girl named Nellie who takes her in and cares for her. Over time, Polly learns to trust humans and even helps Nellie solve a mystery. The book is a heartwarming tale of friendship and freedom, with charming illustrations that bring the story to life. It is a classic children's book that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.