Publisher's Synopsis
Maddie and Miss Birdie: An Apple Orchard Adventure focuses on the letter A. It is the first book in a series of twenty-six. The goals of this series are to indicate that in perceived imperfection, there is still grace and perfection; to teach the alphabet and increase vocabulary; to show a love for animals while teaching facts of each; to show that the imagination is a wonderful thing to use, and last but not least, to bring to children ideas of entertainment and excitement that lie within nature. Get ready to enjoy An Apple Orchard Adventure and learn new words that begin with the letter A, including amazing animals and about childhood asthma. Maddie is a smart, kind, adventurous young girl who is always looking to have an awesome day. Miss Birdie is a blue bird who is Maddie's side-kick and stays prepared to help and serve with unconditional love. Maddie and Miss Birdie invite their friend, Allison, to join them on an adventure. Allison has asthma, but it doesn't stop her from enjoying a playful day. The three of them spend time in the orchard which becomes the Amazon full of exciting animals like Ava the anaconda, Alex the monkey, Aerial the macaw, Annie the anteater, and Artie the aardvark. Allison begins to have an asthma attack, but Maddie and Miss Birdie are right there with her as friends should be, and all is well. You will see how Maddie, Miss Birdie, and Allison enjoy their adventure by using the awesome gift of imagination. Watch for Maddie and Miss Birdie's next book which focuses on the letter B.
