Juvenile Fiction, Animals, Birds
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Kakapo and the Rimu Tree
by Leslie Brazier Smit
EVOLUTION is a BIG word Deep in the forests of New Zealand there lives a little bird. Well, maybe not so little. Kakapo is a bit chubby for a parrot. He’s different in other surprising ways, too. Why is this silly parrot so different from all ...
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The Tale of Dickon and the Strawberries
by Arlee Petkau
Dickon is a young chickadee who loves to eat strawberries more than anything else. One day, when he tries to eat from a patch of strawberries that do not belong to him, he learns that being greedy can lead to trouble. Accompanied by beautiful ...
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The Little House
by Simion Wright and Sashana Anderson
Night is almost over. A little house sits in the dark, waiting for morning to come. In a dream, a boy notices the song of a bird he has never heard before. As the bird sings, the sky begins to lighten. The universe begins to show its amazing beauty ...
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Kyla and Kyra Go To School
by Timothy Rylett
When the students at a school for birds learn that two new kids will be coming to join their class, they’re so excited! Will they be swans, like Susie? Emus like Eleni? Maybe the two sisters will be kingfishers, like Kirk! The day finally comes, ...
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Bran Finds His Feathers
by Jesse Reid
Have you ever seen a naked raven? Bran the raven wakes up one morning and everything feels a little too familiar, right down to his own feathers. Feeling bored, Bran decides to search around his nest for an exciting new outfit. Bran tries on ...
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Birds of the Same Feather
by Diane Hodgson
Imagine being a bird who cannot see well! That is the dilemma that Bobo, a sweet cockatiel living in the Australian forest, deals with everyday. His poor eyesight makes it difficult for him to see images that are off in the distance and it makes it ...
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The Adventures of Sebastian Seagull
by Chris Crowe
Life is a breeze for Sebastian’s friends, as they play and swoop for scraps in the sunshine. But not for Sebastian Seagull. He can’t join in because he has trouble with his eyesight. When Sebastian narrowly avoids becoming lunch for a hungry tomcat, ...
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The Sky's the Limit
by Olga McGrath
The Sky's the Limit is the story of Robbie, a spoiled young bird whose mother is at her wits' end, unable to get him to grow up and leave the comfort of the nest. After trying everything she can, she gives up and takes a much needed long vacation. ...
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The Theory of Snowflakes
by Donna Borsellino
Snowflakes are all created to have the same essence, but to look different. Sidney is created to look different than other penguins. His childhood environment is one of acceptance, love and support. He grows up believing in his own ...
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The Gull Who Was Afraid Of Heights
by Anita Everett
Who has ever heard of a gull being afraid of heights? When Arthur was a young chick, too little to fly, he had a terrifying experience that left him afraid of heights. When he was old enough to learn to fly, he watched his sister and brother learn ...