Chatterbox: The Bird Who Wore Glasses [Hardcover]

Michael Uslan (Author), John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A funny, spirited, and heart-felt bird's tale about a lonely child who comes out of her shell when a very near-sighted, talking parakeet swoops into her life. Told in Dr. Suess-style rhyme, this story of a girl and her bird shows how very special the relationship between a pet and a child can be. As a special bonus, this book includes an audio CD reading o f the story, along with two special songs, read and sung by actress Brittney Murphy. Printed on premium paper and encased in a matte dust- jacket, the Chatterbox features watercolor and ink illustrations from renowned children's book artist John Steven Gurney.

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About the Author

Author is the winner of the People's Choice Award as "Favorite Motion Picture" for "Batman"; Executive Producer and winner of the Annie Award for outstanding achievement in an animated movie for home video "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker"; Executive Producer of "Catwoman" ; Executive Producer "Batman Begins". Producer of "Constantine"; Associate Producer of "National Treasure"; Winner of the Emmy Award as Executive Producer for "Best Animated Series", "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?"; Author of numerous books including Dick Clark's The First 25 Years of Rock and Roll and The Rock 'N' Roll Trivia Quiz Book. Who's Who in Entertainment; Who's Who in the World; National lecturer and motivational speaker; Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence, Indiana University School of Law, 1976; Master of Science in Urban Education, Indiana University School of Education, 1975; Bachelor's Degree in History, Indiana University, 1973. Actress Brittany Murphy is featured on the special bonus CD. She will be acting in movies to be released in 2006, "Happy Feet", a children's tale, and "Neverwas", an action/adventure film. Illustrator John Steven Gurney has illustrated over 100 children's books for publishers such as Random House and Scholastic, including the Bailey School Kids Adventures and A–Z Mysteries. two

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: ee publishing & productions, inc. (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975384325
• ISBN-13: 978-0975384329
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,157,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, January 23, 2006

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Anthony Como - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chatterbox: The Bird Who Wore Glasses (Hardcover)

After reading the book review I thought it would be a nice surprise for my niece. I put this book on my niece's desk and more or less forgot about it. Not realizing, but that evening she asked me to check her homework. I was completely surprised, her book report was all about Chatterbox and Nancy. I read her report and then read the book I do believe she was really touched by the story as I was as well.
An Uncle

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustrations, Wonderful Message, February 1, 2006

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K. M. Kay (West Hartford, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chatterbox: The Bird Who Wore Glasses (Hardcover)

The eye-catching colors and characters on the cover of this book drew me into it - and I am so glad. This book is a delight for the eyes and for the heart. It seems everyone, particularly children finding their way in this great big world, can relate to Nancy, who discovers through kindness to another that she is certainly NOT a "nobody" but a likable "somebody". Through dynamite illustrations and clever, but never cutesy rhyme, this book has it all. I wish it would become a series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sensitive, thoughtful, funny and memorable children's book, April 28, 2006

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K. Kurson (South Orange, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chatterbox: The Bird Who Wore Glasses (Hardcover)

After I read this story to my daughter a single time, she has asked me for it every night since.

Children's books are harder than they look. It's not enough to exaggerate a "childlike sense of wonder" and write in a forced babytalk that too many authors imagine approximates a child's speech. A good children's book will hold a child's attention, stimulate thoughts in a young brain and have a distinctive look. A great children's book will do all that, plus get at the heart of what it means to be a child.

Chatterbox belongs to that rare class of children's book that transcends the genre by being all of those things, and more -- soulful, deep, funny. The rhyming language will doubtless conjure mentions of Dr Seuss, and they're apt -- the rhythms and playfulness merit the comparison. But to my mind, Chatterbox rises above even that high bar. Like the best of its brethren (Frog and Toad, No, David, Curious George) Chatterbox gets that the relationship at the core -- in this case, a sad and lonely girl who meets an extraordinary bird -- is what comprises a memorable story.