
By Emily Matheis, Albert Arrayas (Illustrator)
Opal's simple birdhouse loses the contest but finds unexpected success elsewhere.
Opal enters a birdhouse-building contest where creativity knows no bounds. While her friends use flashy materials, Opal opts for simplicity. Though her modest design doesn't win, it might be perfect for an unexpected guest. Discover how true rewards often come from the most surprising places in this delightful tale.
A charming picture book tale that showcases how the rewards of our efforts can come from the most unexpected of places. Bang! Whack! Whirr! It’s time for a birdhouse-building contest! Opal’s friends all have endless ideas on how to make their constructions stand out. There are bells, pom-poms, basketballs, and many more materials to use–and yet Opal still feels stuck. Maybe a simple, sturdy piece wood…a few nails and screws will be just right. But when the judges don’t pick Opal’s birdhouse, she may still discover that her humble home is just right for someone else. In this charming picture book tale, creators Emily Matheis and Albert Arrayásor showcase how the rewards of our efforts can come from the most unexpected of places.
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