The Really Bird Stories
This critically and fan-favorite new series finds Really Bird really wanting something–to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader. And when he feels something, he really feels it.
Each story is an entertaining, character-driven narrative based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story.
I Really Want to Be First!
$12.99 • 48 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5–8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-018-3
I Really Want A Bigger Piece!
$12.99 • 48 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5–8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-019-0
I Really Want to Fly to the Moon!
$12.99 • 60 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5-8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-034-3
I Really Want to Make Lemonade!
$12.99 • 60 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5-8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-052-7
It’s Really Cold Outside!
$12.99 • 48 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5–8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-078-7
Really Bird, Really Scared!
$12.99 • 56 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5–8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-103-6
Really Bird, Really Lucky!
$12.99 • 56 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5-8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-119-7 • Available November 12, 2024
Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party!
$12.99 • 56 pages • Paper Over Board • Ages 5-8 • 6.5" x 9" • ISBN: 978-1-63655-136-4 • Available June 24, 2025
What they’re saying about Really Bird I Want to be First!
“This book touches on issues of social consciousness, such as trusting, sharing, and having productive solutions to problems when issues occur. Great for any children’s collection.”
— School Library Journal
“Emotionally operatic cartooning…with just the right goofiness, starting with Really himself: a bright blue circle with stick legs, finger-like wings, and an oversize orange beak.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Fans of Elephant and Piggie and Pigeon and Duck will REALLY love Ziefert’s and Foster’s new early comic series. Appearing in speech bubbles, Ziefert’s lively text is all dialogue making the story easy for kids to access. Foster’s bright and energetic illustrations fill the pages and will captivate kids. As a reading specialist, I love that the stories teach and reinforce positive virtues such as friendship, teamwork, sharing, and kindness.”
— Beagles and Books
“Perfect for classroom or daycare reading and learning.”
— Sincerely Stacie
“A fun new series for bookworms beginning to read independently.”
– Baby Bookworm
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Harriet Ziefert
Harriet wears many hats: she is a mother and grandmother, an educator, an editor, a publisher, and the author of many award-winning books.
Travis Foster
A graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design. He has done illustration work for Target, Disney, Forbes, and the Washington Post. Foster lives in Tennessee with his wife and four children.