Henry the heron couldn't stand still. He was always moving, and it drove everyone crazy. All herons have to stand still to catch their food, so how would Henry ever be able to eat on his own? Henry learns a valuable lesson from the King of Camouflage, which teaches the importance of just being still. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.

Enhanced by facts on heron behavior, presents the story of Henry, the little heron who couldn't stand still and who learns a valuable lesson from the King of Camouflage.

A true story about an unusual great blue heron named Henry who comes to a suburban golf course everyday; explains the normal habitat, food and mating customs of great blue herons.

Recounts the author's relationship with Henry, her "pet" great blue heron, from her first sightings of the animal in the backyard and his appetite for the fish in the ponds to her routine with him and his conflict with other birds in the yard.

Henry can't wait to play with his friends at the pond, but he quickly realizes he may have to tell them that he cannot swim. Henry continues worry about not fitting in, however, he learns the meaning of true friendship. Through encouragement, Henry realizes it's ok to be different and he finds out what makes him special!

Henry the Heron is a tale of friendship and overcoming adversity.Henry is left behind on the Isle of Barra when him and his family are heading South for the winter.Henry must find a way to get back to his family, but theres a problem.Henry has never flown on his own before!

A funny and heartwarming story that also happens to be true. It all began with a visit of a Great Blue Heron to the author's backyard. Henry the Heron is a wild bird that has also become a pet, a very unusual pet to be sure. You cannot pet him, or put him on a leash and take him for a walk, or bring him inside the house to sleep next to you at night. But this wonderful bird has brought such joy into the lives of many over the last ten years that he has continued visiting the author's backyard. This is a true story of friendship with nature and reminds us all of the wonders of nature that surround us, we just need to pay attention.