The Secret Life of Harold The Bird Watcher

by Hila Colman, Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

Lighthearted story with an endearing conclusion

70 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Born in New York, Colman attended Radcliffe College where she honed her writing skills before embarking on a literary career.

Colman also wrote under the pseudonym Teresa Crayder.

Reviews

[Rusty]

Harold's parents are disappointed that he is different from other boys. He's a loner and doesn't seem to enjoy other children's parties or the activities other boys do like playing ball. He's a dreamer, has a great imagination, loves the outdoors and watching ducks and other birds. Yet Harold becomes a hero. And, Harold finds a friend who thinks like he does so maybe - just maybe - he isn't so odd after all.

[Kristin]

The beautiful story of a boy and his imagination. I don't know how this book came into my life, but I'm so glad that it did.