by Madeline Walthall (Illustrator), Bette Murphy Mroz (Author)

BUDDIES is the story of Aaron Chickadee and Henry Hawk whose unlikely friendship begins when Aaron accidentally falls into Henry's nest while learning to fly. The young birds' ensuing adventures provide the young reader with an excellent story as well as a great introduction to the reading of "chapter books." Real-life facts about both birds give the young readers true pictures of chickadees and hawks as well as fun facts about all birds. A glossary is included.