What a hoot and a quack up! in Bloomington, MN

In a public park, a group of aggressive magpies dominates the food supply, bullying and intimidating the smaller birds. Unable to feed in peace, the other species-sparrows, ducks, pigeons, and more-live in constant fear and hunger. Eventually, the oppressed birds decide to unite. Putting aside their differences, they coordinate a clever plan to outsmart the magpies. Through teamwork and resilience, they confront the bullies and reclaim their share of the food, restoring balance and harmony to the park.
In funny rhyming text with beautiful, hand painted, water colour illustrations, this unique picture book has several subthemes for the keen observer to discover.