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"Really Bird is a small bird who lives in a large city park. Today he is thinking...I really want to make lemonade! But it will take working together to make a unique refreshing drink."--Cover, page 4.
About the author
HARRIET ZIEFERT is a former elementary school teacher from North Bergen, New Jersey. A graduate of Smith College, she also holds an MA in Education from NYU. She is the bestselling author of more than 250 children’s books and has developed easy-to-read series for several major publishing houses. As founder of Blue Apple Books, she has published over 500 titles, many of which have become best-selling modern classics. Harriet Ziefert continues to create and publish books from her home, where she now lives, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Summary
Join Really Bird and friends as they learn to make a unique fresh lemonade and use it to do some good around the park where they live.
Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader – to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it.
Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story.
In I Really Want to Make Lemonade! Really Bird comes up with the great idea to make an interesting batch of lemonade and share it with all the friends in the park, in return for some community service that will benefit the park.
Foreword
- Outreach to reviewers, media, bloggers, and social media influencers
- Digital review copies available on Edelweiss
- Social media pre-sales campaign (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Social media paid-advertising campaign at on sale
- Major distribution of free digital and review copies to seed the market
- VIP mailing of finished books to key social media influencers, teachers, bookstores, and librarians
- Trade advertising in Publishers Weekly
- Really Bird plush from Merrymakers Inc. available at on sale
- Featured title on TeachingBooks.net with resources
- Free downloadable activity/resource guide
- Promotion at key book trade and school and library conferences
- Lexile and Guided Reading leveling provided
- Author Interview for online distribution
- E-newsletter feature
- Ongoing social media activity to build awareness
