Tired of Tanglebird's messy, tangled nests, the other birds in the woods force him to go to the city to find another place to build his home, and Tanglebird soon discovers not only the perils of the city, but also makes a new friend who teaches him how to tie knots and bows.
The Ugly Duckling lives on, this version involving another avian rejected by his peers. My granddaughter Tina pointed out Bernard Lodge's effective use of color in this story, while I honed in on the birds' expressions. A compassionate family plays a pivotal role in Tanglebird's journey from Zero to Hero in this story that tangles, then untangles, along with his quest for a tidy nest.
I recommend it for plot twists, color, and the lesson in kindness provided by the human family.