Clever Little Bird

Clever Little Bird is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that will appeal to adults and children, but especially to ages 3 to 8 years old. The story begins at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska where Auggie, a bored bull moose lives. He meets a noisy magpie named Maggie who offers to eat his pesky mosquitos and the two become friends.

Maggie learns that Auggie feels lonely and thinks he looks weird. He misses his brother who ventured off to the Chugach Mountains. Maggie suggests a visit and her clever behavior convinces Auggie to invite her to be his "eyes above". As lookout, Maggie leads him along city trails and finds ways to solve problems they encounter. Through their friendship Auggie discovers that Maggie is not the annoying birdbrain that her reputation suggests, but that she is actually quite clever. By the end of the story Auggie learns a valuable lesson about friendship. Maggie proves she is not a birdbrain

Join these characters on a reading adventure that features the unique scenery of Anchorage, Alaska. Children will happily engage with the "bird talk" dialog throughout the book and take away lessons about first impressions and friendship. Everyone will delight in the whimsical and expressive art created by Chris Floyd.

Author: Betty L. Hedstrand
Publisher: Betty Hedstrand
Published: 08/29/2016
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780997737707

About the Author
Hedstrand, Betty L.: - Just like the moose, Betty prefers eating plants and being outdoors. She was inspired to write this story as she walked along the Coastal Trail in Anchorage, Alaska. Betty has lived in Alaska for over four decades and has often stopped her car to let moose cross the road. Her background includes working as an substitute elementary school teacher and as proprietor of a retail art store. Betty combined her lifelong interest in reading, art and outdoor activities to create this story. A kid at heart, Betty loves to spend time with children especially reading or making art!Floyd, Chris: - A biologist by day, Chris lives on a mountainside near Eagle River, Alaska where he has plenty of moose and magpies for neighbors.

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