Little Bird You Are Perfect

by Shelley Joy, Richa Kinra (Illustrator)

For ages 3-9 Little Bird awakens to a perfect day. It is going to be his first real taste of the real world and he is so excited! What he finds during his adventure, is something entirely different. His excitement about his perfect day turns to sadness when he realizes that he is different from all of the other birds he encounters and is reminded of his differences by a group of more grown up birds who tease him. A visit by Native American Sorceress Kanka, changes Little Bird's outlook on himself as he gazes into the pools of her eyes and he sees himself as the Great Spirit sees him, perfect in every way! Just like Little Bird, YOU are perfect too!

28 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2010

About the author

Shelley Joy is an early childhood educator who has dedicated her professional life to children and families. She has previously published articles in Raising Arizona Kids, Northwest Baby and Child, local and regional magazines, and was the online editor and writer for angel artist Andy Lakey. She has also written for several online publications.

Shelley Joy believes that Little Bird is a healing book for adults and a positive affirmation fairy-tale for children. Little Bird captures the positive nature of children everywhere. Shelley Joy knows that there is a bit of "Little Bird" in each of us, and that there are times that we doubt our own perfection that we are the best "me" we can be based on others' perception of who we are, making this enchanting children's tale, a classic for children of all ages.

Joy lives in Mesa, Arizona with her two favorite men, Jim and Sodalicious Karma who provide her with love, inspiration, and never a dull moment!

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really cute book with great illustrations! It has a great message and would be a great book to use in the classroom for Character Counts or for some type of character education. I read it to my daughter and she loved Little Bird! He is very cute!
The book did have a surprising twist for me when it brought in the Native American Character. I wasn't expecting that! I dont want to give too much away to those who havent read it yet.
This is definately a book I will buy for my classroom! Thank You good Reads for chosing me as a winner for this great book! Thank you Shelly Joy for signing my copy!

[Danyiel McComb · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was beautifully written, as a parent of young children the message in the story was one we as parents want/need to give our children daily, my little birds are perfect and along with the inspiring morally sound message i felt my kids connected and understood how special this bird was, like themselves. I also got teary eyed when the little bird looked at the old woman and saw her spirit which was cherishable. I am proud to have won this signed copy and recommend this to all people especially with children.

Great job Shelley Joy and the illustrations were beautiful and colorful as well!