Chris McEwan

Word Bird puts words about spring in his word house--mud puddles, shamrocks, seeds, kites, and others.

When his father brings him some new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up more words with his friend Hen, and each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.

When his father brings home new word puzzles, Word Bird makes up words with his friend Pig, and each new word leads them into a new activity.

On a rainy day Word Bird makes up words with his friend Duck, and each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.

When a new student arrives at school, Word Bird attempts to help her feel at home. Provides readers a simple lesson in friendship and tolerance of others. Catch everyone's favorite little bird with a colorful, modern look! These updated versions of Jane Belk Moncure's popular beginner books from the 1980s reflect current educational standards as well as social and cultural changes. The clear, clean typeface and dynamic illustrations encourage today's...

Word Bird uses a pencil as a magic wand to write and learn new words.

After a trip to the museum, Word Bird and his classmates have a "Dinosaur Day" at school.

When Word Bird doesn't stay in the yard as his mother told him to do, he learns the hard way that she was right.