Author Description

"If I Were A Bird" features a young girl as she questions what it might be like to live as one of the many types of birds found around the world - only to realize that being a bird would mean missing out on the unique things she loves about herself and being a part of her family. All children benefit from inclusive education and storytelling. It allows them to see themselves and the diverse world around them in the stories they share with their caregivers. To showcase and celebrate inclusivity towards children set them on a path of genuine discovery, appreciation, and empathy for the rest of their lives. Featuring beautiful imagery and rhyming text that draws children into the adventure - this story structure also encourages phonemic awareness, helps improve memorization, and develops comprehension of sequencing.