Squawky: The Little Blue Jay

By Melissa A. Jones and Earlene Gayle Escalona

Its a beautiful spring day, and Sally is swinging in the backyard with her dad. Thats when she sees something wonderful. In the big tree in her backyard, Sally spies a beautiful blue bird. Thats a blue jay, her dad tells her. Excited, Sally runs over to the tree where the lively blue jay family has decided to build a nest.

Sally loves having blue jays in her tree. And when the nest comes alive with a clutch of baby blue jays, Sally is even happier. She sings to the birds and reads them stories every day. Having a family of blue jays in her tree is great. Until one day, when tragedy strikes. Her favorite chick, Squawky, falls and gets caught in the tree. Hes stuck and he cant get out. Is there anyone who can save him?

Squawky: The Little Blue Jay is a heartwarming story about family, love, caring and hope. Squawky will touch the hearts of young and old. Teach your children the importance of acceptance and working together with the delightful story of Squawky and Sally.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Jul 17, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490741482

Melissa A. Jones

Melissa A. Jones learned to love and respect animals and birds in the wilderness of Oregon at an early age. She and her husband passed this knowledge and respect on to their two daughters, and to all children through this book about Squawky.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2014912187

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