Have you heard of the crazy bird known as the Charming Chat, who sat on a doormat with a fat cat in a hat? Crazy Bird Stories tells of the Charming Chat, along with eleven other native Australian birds that can be found around the Mackay district of North Central Queensland. These poems introduce the birds to children and use rhyming words in short stanzas to cell imaginary stories of very strange bird behavior. There's the Cranky Coot who plays the flute in a striped suit, and the Graffiti Goshawk, who attached chalk to a grass stalk and wrote on a sidewalk. With such a wide range of bizarre behaviors, these verses invite young readers to let their imaginations run free. Fanciful and informative, this collection of children's poetry depicts Australian birds involved in unusual and unbirdlike activities. Have you heard Of chis crazy bird? It's called the Charming Chat. It sat on a doorn1at with a fat cat in a hat When in for a chat, flew a furry fruit bat As the acrobat water rat performed on the back of the wombat

Bennie is a beach stone-curlew who has a good life and several friends. But the lanky water bird is missing one thing: adventure! One day the sounds of nature soothe him to sleep, Bernie drifts into dreamland where he becomes someone he has always wanted to be. After Bernie dresses up as a person, he goes to the zoo where he encounters all kinds of animals. When a smart zookeeper realizes who is under the disguise, Bernie attempts to run for his life before he becomes another resident. But just as a large net lands over Bernies head and he thinks his life is over, a friendly eagle steps in to help. As Bernie awakens from his very scary dream, he soon discovers he is much happier than he ever realized. Crazy Bird Stories shares a tale of a water birds imaginary adventure as he finds gratitude for his life and raises awareness of his habitat challenges along the east coastline of Australia.

The aim of this book is to introduce to birds through entertainment and education. Having fun with birds in these twelve humorous, catchy and 'crazy' short stories will hopefully cement an impression in the mind of each child that will remain with them as they develop and grow. I have observed that reading to small children is most important and that it can sow a seed for the future. When children are older and can read for themselves they can then enjoy the 'crazy' stories and discover some interesting facts about a 'real' bird that is related to the fictitious one. This introduction to birds will hopefully encourage children and parents alike to seek and discover more about the large range of birds species that Australia and this planet of ours, have to offer. Since relocating from Coleraine in Western Victoria to Mackay in North Central Queensland in 1996, I soon discovered a diverse range of habitats including bushland, wetland, rainforest and beaches, all within an eighty-kilometer radius of the town. Of the many bird species that I've observed here, I selected twelve to feature in this book.

BOOK 1 contains rhyming short stories about twelve fictitious birds with facts about the real birds at the back. Search for the small silhouette of a fairy-wren in each story.

Have you heard of the crazy bird known as Charming Chat, who sat on a doormat with a fat cat in a hat? Crazy Bird Stories tells of Charming Chat, along with eleven other native Australian birds that can be found around the Mackay District of North Central Queensland. These poems introduce the birds to children and use rhyming words in short stanzas to tell imaginary stories of very strange bird behavior. Theres Cranky Coot, who plays a flute in a striped suit, and Graffiti Goshawk, who attached chalk to a grass stalk and wrote on a sidewalk. With such a wide range of bizarre behaviors, these verses invite young readers to let their imaginations run free. Fanciful and informative, this collection of childrens poetry depicts Australian birds involved in unusual and unbirdlike activities. Have you heard Of this crazy bird? Its called the Charming Chat. It sat on a doormat with a fat cat in a hat When in for a chat, flew a furry fruit bat As the acrobat water rat performed on the back of the wombat.

This story is based upon a relationship between a bird and rainforest termites. In Papua New Guinea, during the month of November, the tiny Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher prepares to return to its birthplace to breed. Only certain locations along the North Queensland coast offer suitable habitat. Using its amazing navigational skills, it flies the long distance required with the aid of a northerly wind. Soon after reaching its destination and finding a mate, they both search for a perfect nest site. It must be a terrestrial termite mound with an active colony of rainforest termites. Oh! The wonders of nature. Daryl Barnes

Reading Made Fun! Follow the adventures of Cuckoo the Crazy Bird and his best friend Sancho the Fruit Fly. Cuckoo is a loony bird and he is on a mission (a very weird mission). He has fallen in love with a cupcake in California, but he is in Vermont! He decides to go rescue this cupcake and has many adventures along the way! This is an excellent storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story. 5 fun short stories for kids Games and puzzles Coloring book pages Excellent for early and beginner readers Big and cute illustrations for early and younger readers This book is great for quick bedtime story or to be read aloud with friends and family! Fun for the entire family! Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent read it aloud. This special story includes lessons and morals about about caring and love. Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Arnie Lightning Arnie Lightning is a best-selling children's book author with a straightforward goal. He wants his work to create a positive impact in the lives of others through children's books. Learning morals, lessons, and good character can start at a young age. Arnie's books reflect this. By providing a comfortable and entertaining environment, learning can be a fun activity! Scroll up and click 'buy' to spend some quality time with your child!