Sapsucker Blues: The Story of an Endearing Family of Great Blue Herons
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But now they face dangers, including a blizzard in April and a hungry owl attack. Mama and Papa Heron work hard to bring their chicks into the world, and Fiver finally hatches. The herons grow too big for the nest and must learn to fly and hunt. After her siblings have learned how to fly, Fiver must leap from the nestfifty feet off the ground. Can she do it?
This educational wildlife tale describes the extraordinary lives of a family of great blue herons. Author and teacher Anita Schmidt-Kyanka follows their day-to-day events and challenges. Her original watercolor illustrations immerse children in the beauty of nature.
Anita Schmidt-Kyanka
ANITA SCHMIDT-KYANKA has combined her life-long passions for nature and education. She lives in upstate New York and is devoted to observing nature and writing books for children.
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