The Adventures of the Red-winged Blackbird


Book Description

Bedtime Stories For Kids-Short Bedtime Stories Series Do you want to make your child fall asleep faster at night? Do you want your child to learn mindfulness while reading beautiful short stories? In this book, you will find a collection of stories written to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off to sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imaginations in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy. The chapters are designed to take you and your family on an exciting adventure through different situations, laden with imagination and surprises, while also attempting to disseminate valuable lessons about important principles, such as family, home, wrongdoing, and numerous other themes. While each story is unique, the underlying purpose of each remains the same: to confer on readers some degree of insight into moral behaviour and proper conduct. Through the careful application of allegory, the stories contained herein are intended not only to engage and captivate but also to serve as thought-provoking tools by which your children might avail themselves of one of mankind’s most powerful attributes: thoughtfulness and self-reflection. In addition, each story uses colourful and imaginative characters, settings, and situations to create an environment that will not only help children become interested in the story itself but also serve as a vehicle to convey a moral lesson. Plus, the stories in this book seek to create traditions and memories that will create everlasting moments that your children will treasure for the rest of their lives. These are the kind of moments that your children will surely love to share with their children someday, too. So, let’s jump right in and take a trip into a magical world from which your children will drift off in their sleep. Don’t be surprised if they don’t want to wake up after having such beautiful dreams. Dreamland is a cherished place for children of all ages. After all, it is a place where kids can truly let their imaginations flourish. This book includes: Bedtime stories that will truly captivate the young mind of your child Fun stories about animals, adventures, and legends A valuable lesson for each story In addition: They will put down their phones. This is a good way to encourage your child to go to sleep by listening to the scripts. Each story will enhance your child’s imagination and thinking. And Much More... Are you excited? Do you want to read more? Would you like your child to learn and relax, falling asleep in peace? Get our book now!




Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder


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When Julia Zarankin saw her first red-winged blackbird at the age of thirty-five, she didn’t expect that it would change her life. Recently divorced and auditioning hobbies during a stressful career transition, she stumbled on birdwatching, initially out of curiosity for the strange breed of humans who wear multi-pocketed vests, carry spotting scopes and discuss the finer points of optics with disturbing fervour. What she never could have predicted was that she would become one of them. Not only would she come to identify proudly as a birder, but birding would ultimately lead her to find love, uncover a new language and lay down her roots. Field Notes from an Unintentional Birder tells the story of finding meaning in midlife through birds. The book follows the peregrinations of a narrator who learns more from birds than she ever anticipated, as she begins to realize that she herself is a migratory species: born in the former Soviet Union, growing up in Vancouver and Toronto, studying and working in the United States and living in Paris. Coming from a Russian immigrant family of concert pianists who believed that the outdoors were for “other people,” Julia Zarankin recounts the challenges and joys of unexpectedly discovering one’s wild side and finding one’s tribe in the unlikeliest of places. Zarankin’s thoughtful and witty anecdotes illuminate the joyful experience of a new discovery and the surprising pleasure to be found while standing still on the edge of a lake at six a.m. In addition to confirmed nature enthusiasts, this book will appeal to readers of literary memoir, offering keen insight on what it takes to find one’s place in the world.




The Burgess Bird Book for Children


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Downy the Woodpecker, Spooky the Screech Owl, and other winged creatures tell Peter Cottontail about their migration patterns, calls, nesting habits, and more in this blend of fact and fiction. 32 black-and-white illustrations.




The Adventures of Jessie Blue


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The Story of Jessie Blue is about a little blue bird and her Hair Raising adventures to make the world a better place for all to live. She made many unusual friends and fought against many fierce creatures, such as Shiver the Ferocious Hawk, King Kumba the great King Snake of the Grasslands, The terrible Cardinal Brothers and the great escape from Bug City. Where many enemies followed in pursuit through the Big Timbers and across Frog Bottom Bog and the dangerous Symphony pond, where they were attacked by frogs and the Giant Fish, they all called Big Boss Bass. Then across the Grasslands of the Great King snake Kumba, who was very mean and cruel and ruled his Kingdom as a Tyrant. The tales of Blue’s Heroism reached all across the lands, which brought to her an army of Friends, Birds and Bugs alike, all in her Desperate effort to change the world she was born into and make the World a better place for all.




The Tale of Bobby Bobolink. Tuck-me-In Tales


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In "The Tale of Bobby Bobolink" from the series "Tuck-me-In Tales," Arthur Scott Bailey skillfully weaves a charming story about the adventures of Bobby Bobolink, a curious young bird exploring the world around him. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, Bailey captures the essence of nature and friendship, making this book a delightful read for children and adults alike. Set in a bucolic countryside, the book's engaging prose and endearing characters reflect Bailey's deep understanding of the natural world and his ability to impart moral lessons in a compelling manner. The effortless storytelling and gentle humor found in this book make it a timeless classic in the realm of children's literature. Arthur Scott Bailey, a naturalist and author of numerous works focused on wildlife and nature, brings his passion for the outdoors to life in "The Tale of Bobby Bobolink." His long-standing interest in the behavior of animals and birds shines through in this enchanting tale, as he invites readers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of his characters. Bailey's love for storytelling and the environment is evident in every page of this book, making it a true gem in children's literature. I highly recommend "The Tale of Bobby Bobolink" to anyone seeking a captivating story that celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the wonders of nature. Arthur Scott Bailey's enchanting tale is sure to capture the hearts of readers of all ages, transporting them to a world filled with adventure and life lessons waiting to be discovered.




The Adventures of Button


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- Xlibris Podcast Part 1: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/adventures-of-button-broken-tail-1/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 2: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/adventures-of-button-broken-tail-2/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 3: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/adventures-of-button-broken-tail-3/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 4: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/adventures-of-button-broken-tail-4/ - Xlibris Podcast Part 5: http://www.xlibrispodcasts.com/adventures-of-button-broken-tail-5/




Adventure Kayaking


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Paddle the premier inland waters of the Western States, where the scenery ranges from the fjord-like Ross Lake, nestled in the shadow of Washington State's Cascade Range, to the eroded, red-rocks of Utah's Lake Powell. Expert kayaker Don Skillman describes a range of varied trips to satisfy every type of kayaker.




The Bird Book


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There was only the bird book to tell her story. She left it as unfinished as her life seemed to be. The question of who she was led me to begin searching for the answers. Years ago I should have started searching while she was still alive; however, I did not really know about her until it was too late. I refused to have her life and legacy forgotten, and yet I was so slow in acting. I suppose there are those who would say that I should not invade the territory of one who is already gone. However, it has always been in me to find out the answers, and so for that reason, Alma's story must be told. She left her story in phrases she composed. She left her story in the pieces of artwork she created. She left her story in the memories of those who knew her.




Adventures of a Louisiana Birder


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This candid and humorous chronicle shows how one woman goes from casual observer to obsessive bird nerd as she traverses Louisiana’s avian paradise. In Adventures of a Louisiana Birder, readers follow Marybeth Lima across her adopted state in search of 300 species of birds. Bisected by the Mississippi flyway and home to 400 miles of coast, Louisiana has a variety of habitats, which serve as a beautiful backdrop to this remarkable journey. In birding circles, some devotees attempt what is known as a “big year,” a bird-sighting challenge to identify as many bird species as possible in a particular geographical area over the course of one year. Lima’s initial effort amounted to 11,626 miles in sixty-one road trips to log an impressive 280 species. But on a subsequent quest to exceed her record, she endures elusive birds, embarrassing misidentifications, and hungry insects in an effort to reach her goal. In the midst of these obstacles, Lima celebrates the camaraderie and friendly competition among fellow birders, from novices to a world-renown ornithologist. Requiring both mental focus and physical agility, birdwatching becomes an active sport through Lima’s narration. She vividly conveys the elation over a rare species seen or heard and the disappointment when one is narrowly missed. An appendix provides the location and date of every species she identifies. Lima’s personal experiences are interwoven with the excitement of tracking down one intriguing species after another. She faces a near-fatal burn accident to her spouse, end-of-life care for her mother-in-law, and Louisiana’s great flood of 2016. In the midst of these situations, her devotion to birding provides a much-needed outlet. “Somewhere in the roiling confluence of birds, locales, and human personalities,” writes Lima, “the center of my heart sings with utter abandon.” Adventures of a Louisiana Birder is the author’s call to a deeper passion for and awareness of Louisiana’s unique natural beauty and vulnerability.




Nature Magazine


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An illustrated monthly with popular articles about nature.