Whoever Heard of a Fird?

by Othello Bach, Michelle Dorman (Illustrator)

The adventures of Fird--a magical creature who is part fish and part bird--as he and his friends search for his lost species.

Genres: Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Othello Bach is the author of 17 books which range in scope and variety from suspense novels to children's books to non-fiction "How-to" books. Her memoir "Cry Into The Wind," chronicles an abusive childhood, including 11 years in an orphanage.

Although a non-reader until the eighth grade, she wrote and sold her first novel to Avon Books when she was 22.

Othello often composes music and lyrics to accompany her children's stories, and celebrities Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes and Sandy Duncan have recorded her books and songs.

She is a motivational speaker who loves to share "the tools" that helped her overcome an abusive past.

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite childhood book

It's a word one for sure and I can't believe my Momma sang all those songs but I love this book. It's a great message about being yourself and just fun to read.

[Diane Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed by Diane Mae Robinson, Award Winning Children's Book Author

This is a masterfully creative story that embraces a powerful message for all of us--being what we want to be, without looking outside of ourselves. An excerpt from one of the story's poems depicts this wonderfully:

. . . This is your time; it is your time to shine

But you need to realize:

Everything you need for you to succeed

Lies between your ears behind your eyes, . . .

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing is witty and whimsical, and the whole book has a magical uniqueness. There are several poems laced throughout the story which are delightfully humorous. The poems in the book are actually the lyrics to songs written by the author. You can play the songs, available at the author’s website, as you get to that part of the story.

The illustrations are incredibly funny, colorful, and extremely well done, with a color illustration or spot illustration on every page.

I did listen to the audio book also, which is very professionally done, and a fun experience in itself. Not only is the story read with pazazz, all the poems in the book break out into toe-tapping, catchy songs.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

there r books in your life as a child. that you read over and over again. I always Loved this Book. do not know how many times my parents read me this book. i still have fird the stuff animal. if you want a book to read to your children find this book and read it I promise you will Love it.

[Jess Hodgman Hesselberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for parents to read at home.