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Alight how urban parrots found new places to belong

"A nonfiction picture book about how the Red-Crowned Parrot, originally native to Mexico, learned to survive and thrive in new environments in the U.S. as a naturalized species"-- Provided by publisher.

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Main Author: Torres, Jennifer, 1980- (Author)
Other Authors: Magnell, Molly (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2026].
Edition:First edition.
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Red-crowned parrot > California > Juvenile nonfiction.
Amazon parrots > California > Juvenile nonfiction.
Parrots > Juvenile literature.
Urban animals > Juvenile nonfiction.
Introduced animals > Juvenile nonfiction.
Amazon parrots > California.
Creative nonfiction > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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Summary:"A nonfiction picture book about how the Red-Crowned Parrot, originally native to Mexico, learned to survive and thrive in new environments in the U.S. as a naturalized species"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm
Audience:Ages 6 - 9
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781665938778
1665938773
Author Notes:Jennifer Torres is the award-winning author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen ; The Fresh New Face of Griselda ; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.

Molly Magnell is an award-winning illustrator and designer/overgrown child who can be found petting stray cats in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in drawing lifestyle imagery, lush realms, and powerful women. Visit her online at MollyMagnell.com.

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