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"Really Bird manages to stay warm while his friends play outside in the snow.By coming up with a creative idea, the friends manage to include everyone even if one member of the group isn't quite feeling up to facing the cold snowy weather."--
About the author
Harriet Ziefert grew up in New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Master's degree in Education from New York University, where she was among the founding pioneers in the development and teaching of what today is known as the Common Core Curriculum. Since then she has worked as the publisher of Blue Apple Books, and has also authored more than 200 books. Ziefert has written many innovative easy-to-read books, including
Sleepy Dog, which has sold more than two million copies. The mother of two and grandmother of five, Ziefert lives in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.
Summary
Join Really Bird and his friends who play outside in the snow while Really Bird keeps warm inside and directs the others in a game of throwing snowballs.
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 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 It's Really Cold Outside!, Really Bird manages to stay warm while his friends play outside in the snow. By coming up with a creative idea, the friends manage to include everyone even if one member of the group isn't quite feeling up to facing the cold snowy weather.
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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
