Really Bird Stories

In this latest adventure, Really Bird finds a beautiful red box and spends the day deciding what to use it for Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something-to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader-to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In Really Bird, Really Lucky, Really Bird finds a bright red box, his lucky box. He shows it off to all his friends, who are mostly not impressed. Really Bird tries to think of a use for the box and tries out several ideas. Eventually all his friends come together and gather fruit in the box. The whole episode ends when the friends enjoy each others company and eat the fruit together . . . and then someone takes a nap in it! Children always love playing with boxes, and this entertaining story will inspire them to find their own lucky box for imaginative play. Harriet Ziefert is a former elementary school teacher from New Jersey. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children's books and has developed easy-to-read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become bestselling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert continues to create and publish books from her home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

In this latest adventure, Really Bird and his friends decide to throw a beach party, but organization and teamwork will be the key to pulling it off. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something-to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader-to be really silly, funny, strong, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In Really Bird, Really Good Party, Really Bird and his friends decide to have a beach party, but organization will be the key to pulling off this fun event. Invitations, activities, food, and party games all need to be organized. Readers will enjoy the divvying up of jobs and the various contributions all the friends make to having a successful and fun party. And who doesn't love a really good party?

Waking up in the dark a worried and anxious Really Bird has to deal with an overactive imagination in this entertaining caper with a reassuring ending. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader – to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In Really Bird, Really Scared! Really Bird wakes up to find it is still dark and he starts to worry the sun won't rise. Eventually, of course, with some group effort and protesting, the sun rises but that is not the end of the story, as Really Bird and his friends have to deal with changes in the weather. The end of the day provides a colorful ending and then night returns. But now, Really Bird's fears are lessened and his anxiety is finally under control. For any kid who has a fear of the dark, this Really Bird story is both funny and reassuring. HARRIET ZIEFERT is a former elementary school teacher from North Bergen, New Jersey. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in Education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children's books and has developed easy-to-read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become best-selling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert continues to create and publish books from her home, where she now lives, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.