The Flock We Found

By Mary Reaves Uhles

Book Overview

Can winning field day fix everything at home? Baby Bird hopes so--but learns something even more powerful.

In The Flock We Found, Baby Bird lives with Mama Bird, Papa Bird, and a lot of worry. Sometimes Papa Bird comes home too loud, too quiet, or just. . . different. Baby Bird believes that if he wins the tree's field day games, Papa will come home happy. But when things don't go as planned, Baby Bird feels crushed--until his neighbors and Mama help him see that love and support can come from unexpected places.

Key Features:

Helps kids understand anxiety and emotional unpredictability in family life Offers a comforting message about belonging, resilience, and found family Includes a reader's note by psychologist Ellen Braaten, PhD, with guidance for caregivers with addiction; alcoholism; drug abuse in their family Perfect for ages 5-9--great for classrooms, therapists, and family reading Created by Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association--trusted experts in children's emotional well-being

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143384561X
• ISBN13: 9781433845611
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Magination Press (R) -- American Psychologica
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Love conquers disappointment

Little Bird is clearly representing all the children affected by the behaviors of one live-in parent who is using some sort of chemical on a regular basis. Step by step Little Bird finds that he is not alone in facing the problem, but that others in his sphere are united in their compassion for him and supportive if his needs. The illustrations by the author are imaginative and add much to the story with friendly birds and bright colors. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library! I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital Galley on Thorium PDF from Magination Press — American Psychological Association via NetGalley. Pub Date Sep 09, 2025 @apa_org #TheFlockWeFound by @maryreavesuhles@maginationpress @americanpsychologicalassoc @childrensbookcouncil @goodreads #homelife#picturebookart #kidlit #picturebook #illustration #childrensbooks #imagination #groupsupport #youarenotalone #NeedToBeLoved #littlefreelibrary