A gentle story of one little eagle who outgrows his space and faces his fear of change. It’s a story for any child who must face something new, something that seems scary because it has never been experienced before. Eaglet breaks out of his shell and finds the nest is a safe place. His parents keep him warm and bring him food. But soon the nest becomes crowded. When he looks out beyond the rim, he can see blue everywhere. His parents coax him to the edge of the nest. Eaglet is frightened. Surely they don’t expect him to follow them as they spread their wings?
Eagles are Back
The American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, was once dangerously near to extinction. With the help of dedicated volunteers and decades of hard work, the eagle population made a dramatic comeback. This moving picture book tells the story of one boy who helped in the hatching of an eaglet. Featuring vividly detailed paintings from landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George’s inspiring text will motivate readers of all ages to care for the environment and its many creatures.