Not Today, Blue Jay
May 2027 · Astra Publishing House
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infoThis book will become available on May 11, 2027. You will not be charged until it is released.
About this ebook
For fans ages 4-8 of I Want My Hat Back, this is a humorous picture book about a posse of melodious songbirds and a croaky Blue Jay who tries to join them—and the surprising comic disaster that befalls them all.
SCRANG! SCRANG! SCRANG! sounds Blue Jay, who so desperately wants to join the cool chorus of sweet-sounding birds. Repeatedly, Blue Jay is rejected by lead singer Mockingbird and is so let down that she decides to keep her beak shut. But one day, when a disaster is looming and the songbirds don’t notice, Blue Jay must quickly figure out what to do— sound the alarm or keep quiet?
Told in a delightful and deliciously humorous voice, this story will lend itself to repeat read-alouds that together with its energetic illustrations will appeal to kids who love birds, animals, and darkly funny and interactive stories with surprising plot twists.
SCRANG! SCRANG! SCRANG! sounds Blue Jay, who so desperately wants to join the cool chorus of sweet-sounding birds. Repeatedly, Blue Jay is rejected by lead singer Mockingbird and is so let down that she decides to keep her beak shut. But one day, when a disaster is looming and the songbirds don’t notice, Blue Jay must quickly figure out what to do— sound the alarm or keep quiet?
Told in a delightful and deliciously humorous voice, this story will lend itself to repeat read-alouds that together with its energetic illustrations will appeal to kids who love birds, animals, and darkly funny and interactive stories with surprising plot twists.
For fans ages 4-8 of I Want My Hat Back, this is a humorous picture book about a posse of melodious songbirds and a croaky Blue Jay who tries to join them—and the surprising comic disaster that befalls them all.
SCRANG! SCRANG! SCRANG! sounds Blue Jay, who so desperately wants to join the cool c...
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About the author
Chris Barton is the author of many beloved books for children including New York Times bestseller Shark Vs. Train, Sibert Honoree The Day-Glo Brothers, and three Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List books, one of which—Whoosh!—was celebrated on 20 other state lists as well. Visit chrisbarton.info.
Adam Ming is a children's illustrator from Penang Island, Malaysia. His titles include Down the Hole, a JLG Gold Standard title, and I'm Building a Nest. Visit adamming.com.
Adam Ming is a children's illustrator from Penang Island, Malaysia. His titles include Down the Hole, a JLG Gold Standard title, and I'm Building a Nest. Visit adamming.com.
Chris Barton is the author of many beloved books for children including New York Times bestseller Shark Vs. Train, Sibert Honoree The Day-Glo Brothers, and three Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List books, one of which—Whoosh!—was celebrated on 20 other state lists as well. Visit chrisbarton.info.
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