""Mr. Crow and the Whitewash"" is a classic children's book written by Albert Bigelow Paine and published in 1917. It is part of the ""Hollow Tree Stories"" series and follows the adventures of Mr. Crow, a mischievous and cunning bird who lives in the Hollow Tree with his friends, including Mr. Possum and Old Man Frog.In this particular story, Mr. Crow decides to play a prank on his friends by pretending to be a ghost covered in whitewash. However, his plan backfires when he accidentally gets stuck in the whitewash and can't fly. His friends come to his rescue and help him clean up, but not before they have some fun at his expense.The book is filled with humor and wit, and teaches valuable lessons about friendship, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a delightful read for children and adults alike, and has stood the test of time as a beloved classic of children's literature.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.