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 Tales Why the Blue Heron is Blue Why the Kingfisher is King Why the Woodpecker Pecks Why the Cuckoo says Cuckoo Why the Crow says Caw Caw Why the Blackbird Sings