A pair of piping plovers come back to their nesting area only to face new safety threats and a peril - filled environment for raising chicks. They find a better spot but get scared by biologists who build an enclosure around their nest to keep predators away. Eventually, they adapt to this strange new structure and successfully raise four little ones. Told from the bird pair's perspective, this story gently reminds readers that human actions can impact other creatures in unnoticed ways. However, it also offers hope, showing effective ways to help endangered populations and how caring humans can make a huge difference. The vividly colorful illustrations capture the mood of the Great Lakes and North Atlantic coast beaches, the breeding grounds of this endangered species. Author: Janet Riegle. Illustrator: Janet Riegle. Product Dimensions: 8' x 10'. Pages: 32 Pages. Ages: 5 years - 10 years.

This picture book is great for kids aged 5 to 10. To use it, just sit back and read the story aloud with your child, or let them read it on their own if they can. While reading, take time to look at the colorful illustrations together to understand the story better. There's no special way to store it, just keep it in a dry place away from sunlight to prevent the colors from fading. Be careful not to get it wet or tear the pages. If it gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a dry cloth. Enjoy this heart - warming story with your little ones!