Henry the heron couldn't stand still. He was always moving, and it drove everyone crazy. All herons have to stand still to catch their food, so how would Henry ever be able to eat on his own? Henry learns a valuable lesson from the King of Camouflage, which teaches the importance of just being still. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.

While spending the month of August on the Massachusetts shore with her father, stepmother, and their new baby, almost thirteen-year-old Maggie finds beauty in and draws strength from a great blue heron, even as the family around her unravels.

When Kifaru's tickbird Mwenzi flies away, Ono the egret fills in to help warn him of any dangers nearby while the rest of the lion guard search for Mwenzi.

A fable about a reclusive fox who learns to open himself up to friendship.

A hungry heron spends all day looking for the perfect meal--bypassing all sorts of perfectly fine food in the process. The heron is so choosy that the sun soon sets, and he is forced to eat only a small snail.

Combines poetry and factual text about egrets, describing how these elegant birds walk, eat, and fly and how their plumes were once in demand for adorning clothing and hats.

The big bombastic dragon boat race is about to begin and Little Hakka and her sister Amei are on their way to watch the race. But when they see a racketeer selling egret eggs, Mother Egret begs for Hakka to help her. Little Hakka snaps into action and deploys her magic "Hakka Hat" to battle the evil forces intent on destroying nature. Focusing on natural cognition, family care, looking out for one another, and personal growth, the story paints a vivid...

Photographs and simple text introduce the characteristics and behavior of herons.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various species of herons, as well as their mating habits and hunting methods.

Chromolithograph on cream paper. Male adult with spring plumage. Bird with fish in beak, ocean and town in background.