A Dog Named Bird
is the story of a Golden Retriever named Bird and her journey finding her forever home.
It is the second book of a series of rhyming picture books. The first book is titled
Scooter and His Scoot Scoot
. Both books focus on empathy, understanding and accepting differences, and overcoming obstacles. This book shows the impact of unconditional love, and the importance of fostering and adoption. Bird is a great role model for never giving up and having a positive outlook on life. The story not only shows that this family provided a home and love for Bird, but it also shows how much love Bird gave to her new family.
About the Author
Annie Streit is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Social Studies Education, and has a love for working with children of all ages, animals, and writing. She has been wheelchair bound since May of 2005 due to a diving accident, and being an advocate for those with disabilities has become a passion of hers. She has spoken to many groups about her accident, overcoming obstacles, and navigating through life in a wheelchair. Her children’s books have provided an outlet to help educate children on the importance of acceptance, understanding differences, and empathy. Streit currently resides in Noblesville, Indiana, and works for a youth development program.