A Dog Named Bird is the story of a Golden Retriever named Bird and her journey finding her forever home. It is the second book of a series of rhyming picture books. The first book is titled Scooter and His Scoot Scoot. Both books focus on empathy, understanding and accepting differences, and overcoming obstacles. This book shows the impact of unconditional love, and the importance of fostering and adoption. Bird is a great role model for never giving up and having a positive outlook on life. The story not only shows that this family provided a home and love for Bird, but it also shows how much love Bird gave to her new family.
About the Author
Annie Streit is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Social Studies Education, and has a love for working with children of all ages, animals, and writing. She has been wheelchair bound since May of 2005 due to a diving accident, and being an advocate for those with disabilities has become a passion of hers. She has spoken to many groups about her accident, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through life in a wheelchair. Her children's books have provided an outlet to help educate children on the importance of acceptance, understanding differences, and empathy. Streit currently resides in Noblesville, Indiana, and works for a youth development program.