Larry Bird

<p><em>Larry Bird The True Adventures of a Great Blue Heron </em>is a nonfictional photo-illustrated children's picture book.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Follow</strong> the true story of a <strong>journey</strong> of <strong>friendship and love</strong> between a Great Blue Heron and a family. It takes place on a lake in Florida where a <strong>wild bird</strong> affectionately known as Larry Bird befriends the author's family. A tale of true friendship they help Larry through injuries all the while preserving his status as a wild bird. Larry visits the family daily even peeking into the windows of their home looking for them if they aren't outside! Illustrated with the author's own personal collection taken over a span of many years the book allows a unique opportunity to <strong>explore colorful photographs</strong> and see the bird's character come to life. The narrative takes the reader through his <strong>true-life adventures</strong> while offering an <strong>educational</strong> thread and gentle <strong>humor</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>As a delightful read aloud or early school aged readers children and adults will find the character <strong>Larry Bird</strong> to be engaging and fascinating as they follow some of the <strong>hardships and triumphs</strong> of a wild bird. I also believe they will identify with his heartwarming relationship with the family as they <strong>fall in love with Larry</strong> and he truly becomes a part of their family.</p>