In simple words and pictures, author K. Stoughton takes young readers and their parents along when Sandy the Sandhill Crane learns a valuable lesson about reading. Readers will delight as this young bird finds himself in a rough spot, all because he's having too much fun to practice his reading. This volume is perfect for educators of every persuasion who are looking for an empathetic character who will encourage children to read. Recommended for children ages two to forty.