Books with title Bluebird

Unwanted, Undesired, Unloved… Will this ugly duckling find true love?Paloma is a fairy unlucky in love. When a devastating betrayal sends her into the arms of Orson, a roguishly handsome ogre.But this one-time encounter results in a mating bond and a terrible dilemma. If she leaves his side, she will pine to death. But if she tells him about the bond, he might kill her to free himself.Paloma’s only hope for survival is to make Orson fall in love with her, but how can that happen when he is betrothed to another and despises fairies?Get your copy of The Bluebird now, and discover the truth behind Paloma and Orson's relationship.

"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.

The wind is missing! Little Bluebird has never flown without her friend the wind before and is afraid to try. So she sets off on an adventure to find it.Is it making wishes with the dandelions? Playing with the kites? Tickling the grass? Dancing with the balloons? She searches everywhere. In the end, she finds more than her favorite friend--she finds confidence too!

Instantly Kathleen drew herself up. There was nothing to gain by letting herself panic. She had toclear her mind and concentrate on nothing but driving, because her baby's life depended on it. Thebaby was all she had left. Everything else was gone: her parents; her marriage; her self-confidence;her faith and trust in people. Only the baby was left, and herself. She still had herself. The two ofthem had each other, and they didn't need anyone else. She would do anything to protect her baby.Breathing deeply, she forced herself to be calm. With deliberate movements, she inserted the keyin the ignition and turned it. The starter turned slowly, and a new fear intruded. Was the batterytoo cold to generate enough power to start the old motor? But then the motor roared into life, andthe truck vibrated beneath her. She sighed in relief and turned on the wipers to clear the snowfrom the windshield. They beat back and forth, laboring under the icy weight of the packed snow.It was so cold! Her breath fogged the air, and she was shivering despite the layers of clothingshe wore. Her face felt numb. She reached up to touch it and found that she was still coveredwith snow. Slowly she wiped her face and dusted the flakes from her hair.The increasing pressure in her lower body made it difficult for her to hold in the clutch, but shewrestled the stubborn gearshift into the proper position and ground her teeth against the pressureas she let out the clutch. The truck moved forward.Visibility was even worse than she had expected. She could barely make out the fence that ranalongside the road. How easy it would be to run off the road, or to become completely lost in thewhite nightmare! Creeping along at a snail's pace, Kathleen concentrated on the fence line andtried not to think about the things that could happen.She was barely a quarter of a mile down the road when another contraction laced her stomach iniron bands. She gasped, jerking in spite of herself, and the sudden wrench of the steering wheelsent the old truck into a skid. "No!" she groaned, bracing herself as the truck began goingsideways toward the shallow ditch alongside the road. The two right wheels landed in the ditchwith an impact that rattled her teeth and loosened her grip from the steering wheel. She cried outagain as she was flung to the right, her body slamming into the door on the passenger side.The contraction eased a moment later. Panting, Kathleen crawled up the slanting seat and wedgedherself behind the steering wheel. The motor had died, and anxiously she put in the clutch and slidthe shift into neutral, praying she could get the engine started again. She turned the key, and onceagain the truck coughed into life.But the wheels spun uselessly in the icy ditch, unable to find traction. She tried rocking the truckback and forth, putting it first in reverse, then in low gear, but it didn't work. She was stuck.Tiredly, she leaned her head on the steering wheel. She was only a quarter of a mile from the house,but it might as well have been twenty miles in this weather. The wind was stronger, visibility almostzero. Her situation had gone from bad to worse. She should have stayed at the house. In trying to saveher baby, she had almost certainly taken away its only chance for survival.

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. 'Deeply impressive and moving.' - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review 'A book of true beauty.'- The New York Times

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. 'Deeply impressive and moving.' - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review 'A book of true beauty.'- The New York Times

Unwanted, Undesired, Unloved… Will this ugly duckling find true love? Paloma is a fairy unlucky in love. When a devastating betrayal sends her into the arms of Orson, a roguishly handsome ogre. But this one-time encounter results in a mating bond and a terrible dilemma. If she leaves his side, she will pine to death. But if she tells him about the bond, he might kill her to free himself. Paloma’s only hope for survival is to make Orson fall in love with her, but how can that happen when he is betrothed to another and despises fairies? Get your copy of The Bluebird now, and discover the truth behind Paloma and Orson's relationship.

Bluebird is a short story about racial division and the friendship of two young girls in the 50's era. This book is for James Earl Chaney, Emmett Louis Till, Clyde Kennard, Vernon Dahmer, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, and every other man and women that fought and have been affected by the racial prejudice in our country. A short story to remember what we have fought for and the reminder that equality is the best policy.

Your Backyard Feeding Guide to Bluebirds The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any yard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality, bluebirds are like welcomed friends. Learn from acclaimed naturalist Stan Tekiela what foods to provide to keep bluebirds coming back and which feeders they prefer and why. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat they will visit, and enjoy bluebird photographs, trivia and quick tips. This handy book is your all-in-one guide to attracting and feeding bluebirds.

"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.From the Hardcover edition.