Children’s Books

Charlie and a Bird Named Sparky is the title of the first children’s book written by Charles Lutz which is currently available in a soft cover edition with storyboard illustrations by the author.  It tells the tale of a boy and his little sister befriending an orphaned bird.  It is based on a true story which happened in 1993.  Here are some excerpts from the book:

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   Charlie had learned that hawks, falcons and other birds of prey could be trained to land on your arm, so he decided to give it a try!  He held out his arm and clicked his fingers.  To his amazement, the little bird flew right to him!  Charlie was delighted to have a new friend.

                                                            

 (story board illustrations)   (actual photos)

   Charlie had studied birds in school and at home, and he saw that this little bird was an American Kestrel (that’s it’s fancy name); it’s more commonly known as a Sparrow Hawk.

                                                                  

                           

“How many are Your works, O Lord! 

In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures”  Psalm 104:24         

   The following day, Charlie and the little orphaned bird met again in the park.  Charlie’s sister, Annie, called the little Sparrow Hawk “Sparky”.  It seemed to fit him perfectly, so Sparky he became! 

                                            

“I, the Lord, have summoned you by name; you are mine”  Isaiah 43:1

   Every morning Sparky would be waiting to greet Charlie.  When Charlie walked onto his front porch, Sparky would zoom from the fence in the park straight to Charlie’s arm.  After enjoying whatever snack Charlie brought out, Sparky would climb right up onto Charlie’s shoulder or even the top of his head!

   As Sparky grew he learned to fly with grace and beauty.  He could glide, hover, swoop, turn on a dime, and of course, he was very, very fast!

 

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles”  Isaiah 40:31

Scripture quotes are from the Holy Bible (used with God’s permission)

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Check out the REAL SPARKY PHOTOS! under the category “More Photos”

LOOK FOR MORE CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO COME!  Jibe’s Wild Ride (the tall tale of a baby firefly) & A Wonderfully Crumply Christmas (all about the fun kids can have with wrapping paper and recycling) by next year, Lord willing.

Copyright 2008 Charles Lutz