What happens when a spunky little girl wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own? This outrageously funny rhyming tale with fun-filled shenanigans will have kids laughing out loud!

What happens when a spunky little girl wishes on a shooting star for a pet of her very own? She wishes for a pet OSTRICH, of course! Their wildly crazy and fun-filled feathery shenanigans will keep kids guessing what will happen next. The LAUGH OUT LOUD surprise ending will bring a bad case of the giggles and will lead you to the character of book 2 - coming soon! From the Back Cover Have you ever made a magical wish upon a shooting star? Was it for a pet ostrich? Follow the adventure and humor as a spunky child wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own. Will it be everything she hopes for - or a big feathery mistake? This delightful, rhyming tale about the fastest bird in the world has a surprise ending that is sure to bring a smile. A bonus educational section is included to help children who are already ostrich fans - and those who aren't fans yet! Humor and laughter support creativity. Giving a child a BRAIN BREAK with laughter helps with social skills and improves cognitive development. Inspired by the books of Dr. Seuss, this book was created to encourage emergent readers, spark a child's imagination and will teach children how language works. Reading books that rhyme, help children make prediction of words. ★A FREE comprehension and activity lesson are included at the end of this story. ★A FREE lesson plan for teachers and parents are available at www.sarinasiebenaler.com Book 2 in an upcoming series will be available soon. Follow along at @sarina_siebenaler and #donotwishforapet or contact her for an author visit at [email protected]

A young artist's drawings rebel against her when she tries to put her sketched birds in houses that match how they look, but not how they feel in this hilarious picture book perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid and The Big Orange Splot. A young artist has drawn birds and bird houses in corresponding colors. Now it's time to match them up. The blue bird goes in the blue house, the orange bird in the orange house, and so on. But wait! The birds don't agree with the narrator's choices and, much to her distress, are rebelling by swapping houses. Can the narrator make the birds see sense? Or is it possible that you just can't tell a bird by its feathers? "This bighearted picture book delivers a worthwhile message with humor and great respect for young readers."--The Horn Book "A fresh and funny take on an old moral."--Kirkus "Both Maynor’s dialogue text and Juanita’s digital art have a loose, improvisational feel that captures the thrill and frustration of a work in progress—and the value of empathy and flexibility in getting to know others."--Publishers Weekly "Use this to open a discussion on using words rather than assumptions, or as an introduction to the way art can go in unexpected directions."--The Bulletin

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A whimsical coloring book for children with fun and amusing pictures on every page. Move over, Rover. It's time to let the ostrich shine. Who needs a dog? - let alone a kangaroo - when an ostrich can be your new best friend? With ticklish rhymes and illustrations that make you giggle, by the end of this book, you'll want an ostrich too! "I Want an Ostrich" is a charming book about a boy wanting an ostrich narrated in fun rhyming verses with eye-catching illustrations. The author collaborated closely with the illustrator to elevate simple rhymes into engaging scenes designed to captivate and encourage exploration and curiosity.

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