A captivating tale about Sammy, a young saguaro cactus who is stricken by illness. Sammy's pleas for assistance are repeatedly rebuffed because he is "different". Then, Dr. Bird (a Gila woodpecker) comes to Sammy's aid( and, incidentally, reaps his own reward for being helpful).
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D.J. Smith is a native New Yorker who graduated from Fordham University where he was editorial cartoonist for the Ram, the university newspapaer. His career has included service as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, editing a military newspaper, directing marketing activities for an insurance company and a software design company, and speech writing. He is a member of the Southwest Society of Authors adn lives in Tucson with his wife.
Have you heard about Dr. Bird? No? WEll, Sammy the Saguaro hasn't either, until the day he starts feeling sick.Since he's rooted firmly in place in the middle of a saguaro forest, Sammy must use all his resources to get help. Children will empathize with his encounters with a drove of charismatic desert creatures who can't or won't help him because he's too "different." And they'll learn to recognize the mutual benefits that derive from helping others.D.J. Smith's imaginative storytelling and Kevin Kibsey's masterful watercolor illustrations will take young readers into a memorable Sonoran Desert setting about which they can't help but want to know more.And Dr. Bird? You probably know hmi by another name, so you're in for a surprise when you discover his true identity!
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Artikel-Nr. 1932082085-7-1
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Dr. Bird to the Rescue: A Tale from the Desert This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Artikel-Nr. 7719-9781932082081
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Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Artikel-Nr. Q-1932082085
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