by Katherine Rawson (Author), Sherry Rogers (Illustrator)
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.
Author Biography
Sherry Rogers spent twelve years as a corporate graphic designer and artist before -leaving it all behind- for the freelance world of illustrating children's books. Through illustrating The First Fire, Sherry remembers her own ancestor, Na Ni, a Cherokee woman from the mountains of North Carolina. Some of Sherry's other Arbordale titles include The Penguin Lady, Ten for Me, Hey Diddle Diddle, Newton and Me, Moose and Magpie, Paws, Claws, Hands & Feet, and The Deductive Detective; as well as her award-winning titles: Sort It Out!, Kersplatypus, Burro's Tortillas, and If You Were a Parrot. Sherry lives in Northern California with her family and their pets.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.8 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 10, 2006
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: If You Were a Parrot
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
