#OTD in 1970, The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White was published by Harper & Row, telling the story of a trumpeter swan born without a voice. Looking at White's iconic works it's no surprise to learn he was an animal lover, keeping dogs, turtles, chameleons, mice, and more throughout his childhood. Which of White's animal characters was your favorite growing up? . . #EBWhite #TrumpetOfTheSwan #StuartLittle #CharlottesWeb #ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks #LiteraryHistory #Booklovers #Bookstagram #AnimalLovers