Journey into the Green Meadow and Smiling Pool with "Blacky the Crow," a timeless tale by Thornton W. Burgess, brought to life with charming illustrations by Harrison Cady. Follow Blacky as he navigates the challenges and adventures of his world, learning valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of being true to oneself. Originally published in the early 20th century, this classic children's story continues to captivate young readers with its engaging narrative and endearing characters. Blacky's escapades are filled with gentle humor and heartwarming moments, making it a perfect read-aloud book for families and a cherished addition to any child's library. "Blacky the Crow" is more than just a story; it's an invitation to explore the wonders of nature and the enduring power of kindness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.