Bøger af Christy Burbidge

Paulie the piping plover has always been afraid of flying, and the other plovers tease him because he can't keep up. One day, tired of being picked on, he runs away from home. On his journey he makes two new friends who also fear something in their natural habitats.Then, a storm changes everything for the new friends. Will Paulie learn how to conquer his fear of flying to help others and himself? Paulie the Piping Plover's Merry Misfits takes readers age 6+ on an exciting journey that celebrates differences and courage."Endearing illustrations of the creatures and the shoreline make you root for the friends from start to finish. A delightful bedtime book for the kids, and maybe for you, too."-Abby Remer, Author at The Martha's Vineyard Times"A powerful story about acceptance and overcoming one's fears."-Reader's Favorite Review

When Memory the seal survives a Bad Thing and an injury, she knows life will never be the same. Recovering at the Rescue Center, she meets three new friends, each healing from wounds of their own. When it comes time for her to surf the waves again, Memory freezes from fear. But if she doesn't surf back over Danger Reef, she will never get home to her family. Will Memory's fear get the best of her, or will she find strength in the memories of her friends, helping her to surf over Danger Reef freely and happily once more? Find out in If Memory Surfs, an illustrated early reader and excellent primer for engagement on animals, our natural world, grief, and helping others.