High in an old oak tree live a mother robin and her son. When it comes time for the son to learn how to fly, he sails out of the nest and spreads his wings. He feels the wind in his feathers as he soars along until¿plop! The little bird can't quite fly yet, but he is too big to go back to the nest. It is time for him to survive on his own, learn to fly, and learn to find his own food. Hangin' Out with Russell tells the story of how Julie Beck helps this poor little robin and how the robin brings so much joy into her life. Julie names him Russell, and with her help, the little bird practices flying, learns to hunt for bugs in trees and gardens, and even makes friends with a couple of crazy little dogs. Russell loves his time with Julie, but he keeps in touch with his mother always. Eventually, his mother tells him that it's time to leave Julie's house and fend for himself. Has Russell learned enough to survive on his own? Find out in the humorous, adventure-filled, and touching story of Julie's time Hangin' Out with Russell.