The Ballad of Blue Eagle is a brilliantly illustrated children'ss book that provides valuable lessons. Through delightful characters such as Sammy the Squirrel, Arny Armadillo, Pete Rabbit, and Blue Eagle, Jones's rhythm and rhyme guide the reader. As Clugar the Cougar imposes upon the serenity of Peaceful Valley, the animal community goes into a frenzy until Blue Eagle restores harmony.