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Description
A heron overhears a boy's wish that he could help his father, a shrimper whose nets have been empty lately, and shows him what needs to be done to make things right.
Quick Summary
In this heartwarming tale set in the Louisiana bayou, a young boy named T-Boy teams up with a wise heron to save his struggling shrimper dad, proving that even the smallest person can make a big difference. Kids will be drawn into the authentic bayou setting, root for T-Boy as he learns valuable lessons about perseverance and family, and be enchanted by the magical heron who guides him toward a solution. If your kid loves stories about kids helping their families and unexpected animal friendships, they'll devour this one like a plate of hot beignets. Perfect for early readers in grades K-2 or ages 5-8, this short 1,695-word chapter book with an AR Level of 3.6 makes an ideal bedtime story or classroom read-aloud.