Step back to 1916 with The A B C Book of Birds, a beautifully illustrated children’s alphabet book that blends early-20th-century natural history, education, and art. Featuring 27 birds—from familiar robins and owls to exotic macaws, lyrebirds, and even the extinct dodo—this little volume pairs Carolyn S. Hodgman’s sing-song verse with vibrant chromolithograph illustrations by Will F. Stecher of Stecher Litho Co. of Rochester, New York.

I’ve carefully scanned the original, well-loved copy so you can explore every page in high-resolution detail, from the texture of the paper to the rich color layers of the lithography. The complete unwatermarked book is available as a digital download, and each bird has also been separated out into its own artwork—perfect as vintage-style prints for nurseries, playrooms, classrooms, or anyone who loves birds and antique illustration.