Billy and Emma

By Alice Mead

"Best friend macaws Billy and Emma share a cage at the zoo . . . A simple, appealing animal story and language well-suited to beginning readers. Hale's bright, cartoonish watercolors emphasize the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374307059
• ISBN13: 9780374307059
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Billy and Emma by Alice Mead

Being the caregiver of 20 assorted parrots, I chose this book as a great way to introduce our grandchildren to parrots. The devotion shown between Billy and Emma is indicative of the close bonds parrots develop between their caregivers and friends. The illustrations are beautiful and the story lends to discussion of various aspects of the story. I have purchased 3 copies of this book; one for my grandchildren, one for donation to our bird club for a fundraiser, and one for my own library of bird books.

Billy and Emma is Uplifting and Fun

Billy and Emma is one of my son's favorite books. Even if you are not fond of parrots, if you like beautiful illustrations, adventure, and enjoy a happy ending, you will like Billy and Emma. Billy and Emma, two macaws who are best friends, enjoyed a happy life at the zoo until Emma was kidnaped by a robber. Despondent and desperate, Billy turns to his friend Nancy the crow for help. With the aid of Harold the owl and some friendly pidgeons, Billy and Nancy perform a daring rescue. While telling a very entertaining story, Billy and Emma teaches about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and good triumphing over evil.