- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Smith (1 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0615222323
- ISBN-13: 978-0615222325
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 20.8 x 0.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,102,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For bird lovers young and old, this book demonstrates the relationship between one parrot and his family. Pierre, the African Grey, says greetings, makes contact calls, requests food, comments on events, and even gives commands to the poodle. Do parrots and other birds in the wild use specific sounds to communicate the same messages in bird sounds? Ornithologists have found that birds do 'talk' to each other in their own way. Deon Matzen's charming illustrations bring Pierre to life in this delightfully illustrated account of the bird's communication to his family. This book is an enjoyable reading for both reader and audience.
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A joy for young bird lovers to read.
11 July 2008
Format:Paperback
Written by Pierre's owner Dr. Fran Smith, Friendly Feathers: Life with Pierre, an African Grey Parrot is a charming, true-life softcover picturebook about a family's day-to-day routine with Pierre, a talkative African Grey Parrot. Pierre is a surprisingly intelligent bird who has learned to use many human words and phrases appropriately - from telling the family poodle "How you doing, good girl? SIT!" to commenting "You're right, Pierre. It's raining!" when he sees a downpour to "That's hard work!" when he sees meatball and spaghetti prepared. The only thing Pierre never says is "Good night" when it's time for lights out. The simple color illustrations bring Pierre to life, and the very last page features a photograph of Dr. Smith and Pierre. A joy for young bird lovers to read. (It should be noted that African Grey Parrots require a hefty amount of time and energy to properly care for, live for up to 60 years, and should not be purchased as pets unless the owner is up to the challenge!)
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