Forest animals, awakened by the birds' warning that there is a stranger in the woods, set out to discover if there is danger and find, instead, a wonderful surprise.

Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.

Bear envys Bird's ability to fly, and little Bird wishes he were big and strong like robust Bear, leading the pair to strike a thoroughly charming deal.

Squirrel enjoys looking at the beautiful, colorful leaves, but everyday more and more disappear which makes him think someone is stealing them. Includes information on seasonal leaf loss in Autumn.

Mooch the cat helps a lonely bird find its flock, which has flown south for the winter.

After she falls headfirst into a bird's nest, a baby bat is raised like a bird until she is reunited with her mother.

"A father hoatzin who lives near the Amazon River can't help bragging about his chick's special talents"--

Ten birds are trying to figure out how to get to the other side of the river. Will the simplest solution be the best?

When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets...

"Really Bird is a small bird who lives in a large city park. Today he is thinking... It's really cold outside! What will it take to get Really Bird to play on this cold, snowy day?" -- Page [4] cover.