The Baron of The Bay in Bloomington, MN

Everyone is afraid of the Baron of the Bay—except Reuben.  Reuben believes the magpie, who swoops passers-by to protect his family, is just misunderstood. But that doesn’t matter to the neighbours, who are determined to remove the bird from his home and family. This story about an iconic native Australian bird, with bold and vibrant illustrations, will encourage readers to have understanding and compassion for animals.