Animal Diary – Pigeons

Author: Bian Jishi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: When you open this book, you step into a kingdom of animals. Here, you will hear the protagonists, who are various animals, recounting their experiences over a day (or several days). How interesting and unique their experiences are! There is the tension of foraging, the joy of playing, the excitement of encountering predators, and even the genuine affection they share with humans. The book truly reflects the living conditions and natural habits of animals, while the illustrations vividly capture their essence. Listening to the stories told by the animals themselves, you will surely feel that it is precisely these uniquely characterized animals that bring vitality to our world. They are friends of humans. We should live in harmony with them. Animal Diaries was nominated for the 5th National Book Award, won the 1st Prize of the 5th National Excellent Children's Book Award, and received the 11th Ice Heart Children's Book Award.
Protagonist Profile: Pigeon, a bird species. Includes domestic pigeons, rock doves, and wild doves, among others. Domestic pigeons come in many varieties, with feathers ranging from white, gray, to mottled purple. They are about 32 cm long. They feed on grains and small insects, serving either as food or for companionship. Some are trained to become homing pigeons. Pigeons have well-developed pectoral muscles, large wings, and strong flying abilities. Their bright, keen eyes, along with their remarkable navigation and memory skills, ensure they never lose their way, no matter how far they fly. Humans have long used homing pigeons to deliver messages. Military pigeons have served in wars, delivering critical intelligence through gunfire, earning countless immortal merits. Today, border forces in various countries still use pigeons as "volunteer messengers." The peace dove depicted by Picasso has become a symbol of peace.