Book excerpt: It is a beautiful spring day and ten baby birds are trying to fly out of their bird box - but it’s not as easy as it looks! They call on their garden creature friends to help them and, sure enough, by following the advice of a friendly frog, the first bird flies away - leaving his nine brothers and sisters behind. A bluebottle comes whizzing past and helps the next baby bird, followed by a playful grey rabbit and many more helpful friends until 10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5... 4... 3... 2...they all fly off one by one into the bright blue sky. Oh dear! The last baby bird is left behind all alone, but don’t worry... there is a happy ending! With delightful illustrations and a good rhythm that will help children read along, Ten Birds in a Bird Box is perfect for the blossoming reader.