Ruby won't talk about the past. She clings instead to her collection of rocks and stones which remind her of Nanna, her garden, and happier times. When she is sent to live in a residential school for girls with emotional problems, meeting Pearl forces Ruby to remember the very thing she was trying to forget. But with remembering comes the shocking revelation that Pearl might be more than a friend. Where Bluebirds Fly is a moving story about making friends with your enemy, dumping your past, and daring to hope.

When Bluebirds Fly is a self-reflective account of a family's struggle to find hope after a horrific tragedy, the drowning death of a child. Written in the form of creative non-fiction, this unique narrative tells the story through intriguing viewpoints of a father, mother, sibling, as well as testimonials from the babysitter and first-responders. Spiritual signs inspire the reader as the story unfolds to the surprising conclusion.When Bluebirds Fly is a finalist in the Midwest Book Awards, International Book Awards, USA Book Awards, National Indie Excellence Awards, & ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award.This Inspirational memoir has been endorsed by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals and has been sold at The Compassionate Friends, American Death Education Counselors, and MN Coalition for Death Education Services Conferences.

"HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS" - Roger Tory Peterson. These were the oft spoken words of one of the world's greatest naturalists, Roger Tory Peterson. Where Bluebirds Fly provides the reader with an inside peek into the personal life of this acclaimed author/artist and his wife, Virginia. Learn what it's like to be famous; dine with presidents, princes, kings and queens; travel to the world's most exotic places; and live and work at The Cedars, the Peterson's Connecticut home. With over 130 photos, the book offers a "bird's eye' view into two celebrated, star-studded lives. Roger Tory Peterson is the author of the classic, A Field Guide to the Birds, and many other books on the natural world. He was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter for his work. The author, Linda Marie Westervelt, holds a BA in Education and a Master's Degree in Library Science and is the author of two children's books, The ABC of Birds (published by Rizzoli), and The Christmas Penguin.

Somewhere Bluebirds Fly By: Rick Farrant Rick Farrant never thought he would find his birth mother. He never thought he would find a sense of belonging, a sense of home. Six decades into his life, he was resigned to the idea that his origins would forever remain a mystery. But all that changed when he decided to submit his DNA to an open-source database. In Somewhere Bluebirds Fly, Farrant recounts a dysfunctional childhood, a lifelong, chaotic struggle for identity punctuated by substance abuse, mental illness and failed relationships, and late-in-life discoveries about his origins that brought both acceptance and rejection. It is a story of perseverance and hope, and it illustrates the realities associated with searching for biological relatives at a time when millions of people worldwide are turning to science to make those connections. It also provides interesting anecdotal information for the ages-old nature versus nurture debate. Farrant’s story is supported by numerous documents, photographs and recollections dating back many decades. Just as illuminating is his honest, transparent account of a life lived in recurring turmoil. Although the story is set against the backdrop of adoption, it is insightful for anyone who has ever yearned to find themselves and to heal.

"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.

Readers count along as ten little bluebirds explore their environment throughout the day.

Take a magical journey over the rainbow with this unique offering of a beautifully illustrated book accompanied by a CD Whimsical illustrations and a recording of the beloved song by Judy Collins make this the perfect picture book for bedtime or music class Breathtaking and magical artwork by the critically-acclaimed illustrator of Puff The Magic Dragon will carry young readers from a little red farmhouse up over the rainbow, into the sky where bluebirds fly and castles rise high in the clouds, and beyond. The extraordinary soundtrack for this magnificent picture book is performed by the Grammy Award winning Judy Collins, who has recorded what might be the very best version of "Over the Rainbow" ever sung. Her version of this classic will delight and touch the heart of every parent and child who listens. As an added bonus, the enclosed CD also contains two delightful additional songs recorded by Judy Collins: "White Choral Bells" and "I See the Moon."

The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this “dazzling” essay collection (Wall Street Journal). In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while trying to fall asleep. Meditating on notions of captivity and freedom, immigration and flight, Helen invites us into her most intimate experiences: observing the massive migration of songbirds from the top of the Empire State Building, watching tens of thousands of cranes in Hungary, seeking the last golden orioles in Suffolk’s poplar forests. She writes with heart-tugging clarity about wild boar, swifts, mushroom hunting, migraines, the strangeness of birds’ nests, and the unexpected guidance and comfort we find when watching wildlife.