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By Melinda Chambers

Illustrated by Sue Ann Spiker.

Chambers states that nature provides us with numerous lessons if we are willing to listen and observe. This is a
story about the wonders in the forest as seen through the eyes of an owlet. The wise father owl explains to his son in a light-hearted way that he can’t be something he’s not, because he is whoooo he is. Throughout the day the two owls observe various birds in the forest and the wise owl proceeds to explain whoooo they are. The crows are the morning wake-up call in the forest, the robins are great nurturers, the mockingbirds are the forest gossips, the sparrows have beautiful songs to share, the vultures provide order to the forest, the bluebirds bring a slice of happiness, the blue jays can be destructive, and the mourning doves bring peace in the forest. The owlet is content to accept that all birds have a purpose and are whoooo they are until he sees a young boy walking in the forest. The surprise ending reminds the reader that we have the ability to choose whoooo we want to be. Hardback. 31 pages.