How Starling Got His Speckles

In this thrilling original fable, a young starling learns the value of community when a hawk comes hunting. Star doesn't want to fly with all the other starlings. Then how would anyone see his beautiful feathers? But when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers the strength and power of community. “Pride nearly leads to a fall for a standoffish starling” – Kirkus Reviews How do starlings get their speckles-- and why do they dance together in the sky? Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers . . . but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there’s more strength and power in community than in being alone. Explores the science behind starling murmurations in a kid-friendly way Encourages friendship and teamwork Includes endnotes with fun facts about starlings