How Starling Got His Speckles
Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers . . . but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there’s more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles will draw readers in again and again.
Key Selling Points:
- NATURE AND BIRDS: A dramatic, page-turning read-aloud with animal characters that will appeal to bird watchers, nature lovers, and all kids curious about animals.
- STEAM: Explores biological questions like why starlings have speckled wings and why they form murmurations through a fascinating original folktale.
- SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Has a heartwarming message about teamwork, friendship, and the importance of community.
- KID APPEAL: Lyrical writing paired with a suspenseful and satisfying plot, plus a touch of comedy.
- ENDNOTES: Endnotes give more information about starlings and their habitats, including the scientific reasons why they grow speckled wings in winter and why they form enormous flocks (murmurations).
