The Antics of Naughty Paige Pelican

About the Book

Working together is Cindy Pelicans main lesson for her class of young pelicans. Problems arise when Paige decides to skip class and dive bomb the visitors watching the barges at the Mississippi River Visitor's Center. Paige had thought that the ladies hat was perfect for decorating her nest, but the ranger and the lady didn't agree. She finally makes it to class only to be reprimanded by Cindy for not listening. Paige soon realizes the importance of listening and working together. She faces consequences for her poor choices and is grateful to Cindy and fellow classmates when they rescue her from danger. Her classmates example of listening and working together made a big impression as well as influence on Paige. Paige takes it to heart and changes her actions.

About the Author

Eva Dunavan and her husband, Joe, reside on an East Central Illinois farm. Her farm experience and their travels inspire her story ideas. She has a Master of Education degree from the University of Illinois and a diploma from the Institute of Children’s Literature in Redding, Connecticut. She has taught for thirty-six years (kindergarten to seventh grade) and understands the importance of children grasping the concepts of boundaries in relationships. Choices and consequences are showcased in her stories. With a touch of humor, she develops her characters; and they model concepts of loving, sharing, caring and learning to establish boundaries.