Three Little Birds

Three Little Birds

Three little birds, sitting on a wire, chirping about the day . . . until Blue's feelings get hurt. Upset, he starts a rumor. Before Blue knows it, his small fib has snowballed into an epic game of telephone gone wrong with all of his feathered friends. Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, & Professionals with more information on dealing with rumors and gossip and helping children build positive relationships. “In geometric shapes and bright hues, three birds perch on a wire ‘chirping about the day’ at the start of Mullady’s story, which delivers a missive about kindness and honesty… sound advice for helping kids to cope with hurtful words and conflict.” — Publishers Weekly “Mullady’s valuable lesson sneaks up on readers, delivered with appropriate gentleness. Reed’s cute birds are right in line. An afterword discusses hurt feelings, conflict, and gossip. Genuinely sweet.” — Kirkus Reviews   When Red and Yellow go find worms, they don’t invite Blue and his feelings are hurt. So Blue decides to start a rumor, which quickly spirals out of control. Can he make things right before it’s too late? Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals with more information on dealing with gossip and helping children build positive relationships. Lysa Mullady has been an elementary school counselor for 28 years. She is known for her engaging, enthusiastic, and creative counseling style. Her passion is to teach her students to be problem solvers by talking it out and thinking good things. She lives on Long Island.