finches

"A young girl talks to an American soldier in the park. After asking her mother what war and freedom are, through the eyes of a finch she takes an imaginary journey around the world where she sees him protecting our freedoms"--OCLC.

"Many years ago, before the world bloomed in magnificent colors, the Earth lay stark and gray. The animals that graced its skies and roamed its lands were the colors of dirt, clay, and stone ... until Rainbow descended to bestow her colors on the creatures of the world. Each bird asked for a bright and beautiful color: green for Parrot, red for Cardinal, and yellow for Canary. But will there be any colors left for little Gouldian Finch? He soon learns the power of patience and the beauty of all creatures. Based on a Belgian folktale. . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Henry Finch ... strives for greatness, gets it all a bit wrong, then makes it right again in a very surprising way -- truly becoming great"--Provided by publisher.

Sparrows and Finches.

A practical guide to choosing and caring for a finch, with advice on breeding, feeding, and housing.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of different kinds of finches, including the purple finch, house finch, and grosbeak.

Contains 3 full-color pull-out posters. Presents information on the selection, care, and breeding of Finches.

On t.p.: Everything about purchase, care, nutrition, and diseases, plus a description of more than 50 species.