Stanley is excited about bringing the class pet, a bird, home for the weekend, but when his friend Larry urges him to open the cage and let Figgy out to fly, it is hard to know who is to blame for the ensuing disaster.
Contains the true story of how Matteo and Holly Pericoli found a bird, abandoned by its mother, in New York City and cared for it for eight years until she died.
Provides information about the origins and life cycle of birds, introduces different bird species, and offers advice on how to choose and care for a pet bird, covering housing, food, and health concerns.