If You Were a Parrot

by Rawson, Katherine

• ISBN13: 9781607181187
• ISBN10: 1607181185
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-10
• Publisher: Arbordale Pub

Summary

This whimsical story lets children imagine what life would be like if they were a pet parrot. Readers join four parrots their young, multicultural owners as they morph into four-toed parrots climbing around the house, then chew wooden spoons, popsicles¿sticks and all¿with hooked parrot beaks! The fun continues as children learn all about parrots and their adaptations. The ¿For Creative Minds¿ section has parrot fun facts, tips for taking care of a pet parrot, and a Make a Beak craft. 2007 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award finalist.

Author Biography

Katherine Rawson was inspired to write this book by watching her own pet parrot, Shadow, a small green parrot with a big personality. (Shadow even has his own blog!) When Katherine is not playing with, reading or writing about parrots, she teaches English as a Second Language at a community college and works as a freelance writer. She is a former elementary school teacher. Katherine lives in Vermont. Sherry Rogers spent twelve years as a corporate graphic designer and artist before "leaving it all behind" for the freelance world. In addition to illustrating Newton and Me, Sherry has illustrated Moose and Magpie; Paws, Claws, Hands & Feet; Sort It Out!; Kersplatypus; Burro's Tortillas; and If You Were a Parrot for Sylvan Dell. Sherry, her husband, and their two children live in Northern California.