He returns to the desert rocks and removes the bird's tether. Rudy's pleasure in watching the bird's joyous free flight is a maturing experience. Ever after, Rudy maintains a special relationship with the hawk. A touching, unrhymed poem suitable for sharing orally. The following titles from this set have been recommended.
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With her teammates' encouragement, Heather gives the ball a good hit and brings home three runs. Heather is tagged out, but her coach assures her that he is proud of her team effort. A sports story for young readers, this book illustrates determination overcoming insecurity. Illustrated by Ilse Plume, using Latvian designs and colours. When Mother Forest grants a childless couple's wish for a baby, the parents are surprised to discover their son is covered with hedgehog prickles.