Byrd Baylor (1924–2021)

I was taken aback by the beginning: the young girl ashamed of their poor home and wishing her family was rich. Not what I expected from Baylor. But as the story developed, her parents talked about how much they prized different aspects of nature and self-sufficiency. I think the girl changed her attitude too quickly, to make a good story, but realize this is just a short picture book, & better suited for non-judgemental children.

A young Indian boy steals a baby redtail hawk and adopts it as a brother hoping to share its ability to fly

A special book to be enjoyed by a child and their reader

This book is awesome! It teaches kids to celebrate even the little things in life.