Tukican Learns How to Fly

Tukican Learns How to Fly is about an awkward little bird who lives in the Jungle of Kalamazoo with his best friend, Steve the monkey, and his momma bird. Tuki tries but fails, then finally learns how to fly with the help of his momma bird, his doctor and his best friend, Steve. The whimsical, lyrical poetry and the calming tropical illustrations, will enchant young readers and sleepy parents while they join Tukican on his jungle adventure. This book is based on characters created by the author while telling bedtime stories to her oldest child twenty-two years ago. It was finally illustrated while the author tended to her wounded husband after a motorcycle accident, and it is being published four months later as he continues to heal and she launches her career as an author. Visit www.tukican.com for readings by the author. Read more