The birds in a pet shop think they are happy until a brown box punched full of air holes is left overnight on their front door step. The creature inside looks very weird at first. But as his feathers begin to grow, his true identity becomes apparent, and the stories he tells inspire the pet shop birds to pull off a Great Cage Escape. This is a story that encourages respect for all forms of life and helps learners realise that heaven can be right here on earth if we choose to make it so.

• Short novel with colour illustrations.
• World-leading animal scientist and behaviourist Jonathan Balcombe PhD gives the foreword.
• Fabulous accompanying workbook available from Vista Publications. Email Claudette: c-stanley@absamail.co.za

Grades:

• 4 – 7

Learning Programme / Learning Area / Subject:

• Literacy
• Languages
• Life Skills
• Life Orientation