A Blue Jay's Choice
by
Book Cover & Preview Text
"There, almost camouflaged in the monkey grass that surrounded the tree, was a small creature curled up in the shape of a ball. As Tom peered more closely, he realized that it was a live baby bird, which had probably fallen out of its nest on a limb high above. The soft thick grass must have padded its landing and saved its life."
This scene became a turning point in this young boy's life, when he had to not only listen to his heart, but also his head. The decisions he makes and the love he has for this bird as well as his dog form a tale that will appeal to all children who have ever had pets.
Formats
Book Details
About the Book
If you have ever found and rescued a baby animal, then this story will touch your heart. It is about the friendship, trust, and loyalty a boy experiences with his two "found" pets, and it lets you witness both the joy he shares with these animals, and the difficult decisions he must face.
This story is based on a real blue jay.
About the Author
Judy (Wintle) Reynolds received her B,S. and M.A. degrees in Elementary Education from LSU and is retired after 31 years of teaching. She was an avid reader to her classes and believed that strong values need to be both modeled and taught along with the academic subjects.
Residing in Richardson, Texas with her husband, Jim Reynolds, she is the mother of two daughters, and boasts five grandchildren. Her very special pet-friend is a wheaten Cairn terrier, named MacKelvie.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, participating in many church activities, writing, reading good books, volunteering and traveling.
Judy truly believes that many life lessons can be learned from the relationships we have with our family pets.