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K-3I Can Read Book series.
Little Critter and Little Sister discover a baby bird out of its nest without its momma. When neither home nor parents can be found, their family cares for the bird until it flies away. Seasons change in Mayer's trademark illustrations before the now-grown bird returns with a family. The inclusion of bird care details buoys this otherwise unoriginal story that features simple, declarative sentences for emerging readers.