Snugly sheltered in a darkness that encases him, the unborn birdie snores and sleeps until the greatest urge in his life wakens him. Blinking harshly against the first real challenge of his life, his little body twists. Instinctively, as strength finds his yet-to-be-feathered wings, the little birdie stretches against the confines of his shell. Maybe by accident or design, his beak hits the wall of life's resistance. A crack is formed, and the world is introduced to Bitsy. The Itsy and Bitsy Birdie Book is a snippet of life using spunky, colorful, and sometimes mischievous characters. The central players, Itsy and Bitsy are believably embraced by children, who by their nature grasp more easily the conflicts of the world, seen through innocence cloaked in imagination. Using the energetic nature of parakeets as the main actors, the world personified seems larger, more inviting, and sometimes frightening. It's those times, when the world turns scary, that there is the comfort of engaging and captivating new friends that offer a sense of joy and companionship along the journey. The story offers an important lesson that grows out of each character's personality, beliefs, and struggles. It is written with humor and a playful touch that carries the reader along a learning process. It also leans toward the realm of fantasy, which is the understood language of children, where fanciful ideas are accepted without the harsh complexities of reality. Along with high-quality illustrations, it's relatable to a wide range of children, whose eyes and questioning hearts will find a hero along the way and learn about the unconditional blanket of God's love for all beings.