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By: Lillian Brummet

Remember the Batman movies? Well, the movie producer
of successful movies like these and entertaining children’s
television shows such as Where on Earth is Carmen
Sandiego?, Michael Uslan, has released this adorable
children’s book. Chatterbox - The Bird Who Wore Glasses
is available in a durable, hard-cover format with a lovely
cover sleeve that will help prolong the life of the book. At 40
pages and full of excellent illustrations, this book is sure to
entertain children.

Sad, red-headed Nancy doesn’t fit in well with the other kids
who call her “Nancy Nobody”. She wished and wished for a
new friend and one day the dream came true when a
feathered, sight-challenged friend flew her way. Nancy felt
needed, she was loved, and her world was set right by her
new funny bird.

John Steven Gurney, a very successful artist and illustrator,
colorfully illustrates the large pages with plenty of things to
look at. Written in playful, light verse the author does
mention things like prayer and “God’s love”, there fore it may
appeal to a religious audience.

The book includes a CD with 2 songs and the orated
version of the story by actress Brittany Murphy (voice of
Luanne on King of the Hill, also known for her parts in
Clueless and Up Town Girls). This could certainly appeal to
the independent child who wants to “read” the book
themselves. As well, the CD option may provide a few extra
minutes for busy caregivers. The bullying shown in the
beginning of the story, though very minor, may be useful for
building empathy in the classroom for lonely and
segregated individuals.

Children with family pets, especially birds, would definitely
enjoy this book. Also, kids that are just becoming used to
either themselves or someone they know who has recently
gotten eye-glasses.

Chatterbox - The Bird Who Wore Glasses is actually the first
book in a series by the author Michael Uslan. Check out the
website for the book at:
www(dot)chatterboxthebirdwhoworeglasses(dot)com

ISBN#: 0-97538432-5
Author: Michael E. Uslan
Illustrator: John Steven Gurney
Publisher: EE Publishing & Productions, Inc.

~ Book Reviewer: Lillian Brummet - Co-author of the book
Trash Talk, a guide for anyone concerned about his or her
impact on the environment - Author of Towards
Understanding, a collection of poetry.
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