The six stories and twelve illustrations of Bird Tales are intended for five to nine year olds. The book attempts to present the world as children see it, and at the same time, to make them more aware of birds and the natural world they live in. Bird TalesWhy the Blue Heron is BlueWhy the Kingfisher is KingWhy the Woodpecker PecksWhy the Cuckoo says CuckooWhy the Crow says Caw CawWhy the Blackbird Sings | Bird Tales by Jon Adams, Paperback | Indigo Chapters