Chickadee's Message

Chickadee's Message
ISBN-10
1591932289
ISBN-13
9781591932284
Category
Birds
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2009-03-01
Publisher
Adventure Publications
Author
Douglas Wood

Description

The Chickadee's song brightens even the darkest day, but have you ever wondered why that lovable little bird sings? Master storyteller Douglas Wood provides the answer, recounting a cheerful and timeless Native American folktale, brought to life by Elly Van Diest's striking watercolors. Chickadee's Message reminds us of the world's goodness and beauty. It is a message that children of all ages should hear, time and again.

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