Robby's Quest for Seed

Robby's Quest for Seed is the first book in the Robby's Quest children's storybook series, now illustrated in color.

Robby is a Robin who has teamed up with his brother Ricky and some other birds, namely the perky Sparrow family, a group of Mourning Doves and Benny the Blackbird. In this story, the group of life-long feathery friends decided to fly south to Florida for the winter.

Along the way, Joy, the youngest Sparrow, strays from the flock and lands in the backyard of Hershey, a very determined and hungry cat. Her parents and some of the other birds form a search party and hope they find her before it’s too late.

The birds continue on their journey, only to discover their winter home has been destroyed by a hurricane. There’s no food and nowhere to build a nest. The little flock is hungry and exhausted. Should the birds stay and hope for the best? Or should they use their last energy to carry on flying west to Arizona?

Robby’s Quest for Seed is a story about leadership, teamwork and friendship that both parents and children will enjoy.

Robby's Quest for Seed is available on eBook at Amazon.com and the Paperback, illustrated in color, from Createspace. Please click the appropriate link on the side bar.

Signed copies! If you would like a signed copy of all three books, please use the Buy Now button on the side bar. We will personalize your books and ship to you in a padded envelope.

We made a video using small audio clips and highlights from the first book. Please check out the following video, narrated by Tracy Elman. The audio book for Robby's Quest for Seed will be available shortly.

Robby’s Quest: Ocean Bound

Robby's Quest: Ocean Bound is the second book in the Robby's Quest children's storybook series, now illustrated in color.

To escape the hot Arizona summer, Robby the Robin and his band of friends - his brother Ricky, the Sparrow family, a trio of Mourning Doves and Benny the ever dependable Blackbird - fly west to San Diego in search of a cool summer breeze and some seaside fun. Upon arriving in San Diego, Joy and her new friend Josie wander off to investigate a cruise ship and end up on a voyage they will never forget.

Will Joy and Josie get back to San Diego and their loved ones? Will an encounter with a killer whale be one adventure too many for these lovely little Sparrows? Are their friends and family brave enough to attempt a daring rescue mission?

These plucky birds once again demonstrate the strength of their love and loyalty to each other in this tale about teamwork and trust.

Robby's Quest: Ocean Bound is available on eBook from Amazon.com and the paperback, illustrated in color, from Createspace. Please click the appropriate link on the side bar.

Signed copies! If you would like a signed copy of all three books, please use the Buy Now button on the side bar. We will personalize your books and ship to you in a padded envelope.

Ricky and Ruby flying to Coronado Island

Robby’s Quest: Return of the Cat

Robby's Quest: Return of the Cat is the third book in the Robby's Quest children's storybook series, now illustrated in color.

Joy the Sparrow and her new best friend Josie want to see the world and why not start in Las Vegas, where the birds can visit Caesars Palace, the Eiffel Tower and New York City, all in the same day. They persuade the flock of birds they live with to take a vacation there. So the loyal group of friends - Sparrows, Robins and a Blackbird - fly there to have some fun.

However, Hershey the Cat, whom they’ve bumped into before, is back in the picture and would love nothing more than ruining the birds’ vacation. He’s determined to have at least one of the birds for a morning snack. Can the birds keep out of his clutches and claws? Will they get to their destination safely?

The courageous birds are pushed to their limits and Hershey also has to face some tough truths about himself.

This is a bright and inspiring story about facing challenges and being the best you can.

Robby's Quest: Return of the Cat is available on eBook at Amazon.com and the Paperback, illustrated in color, from Createspace. Please click the appropriate link on the side bar.

Signed copies! If you would like a signed copy of all three books, please use the Buy Now button on the side bar. We will personalize your books and ship to you in a padded envelope.

About the Authors

One day Don and Cathy were watching the birds playing in the bird bath and eating from the birdfeeder. On the top of a block wall in the back yard, the birds patiently waited their turn to eat, resembling airplanes waiting to take off at a busy airport. Don and Cathy were amazed at how the birds took turns at the birdfeeder and how the smaller birds would kick seed down to the larger birds, and decided to write a children's book about their birds.

Currently living in Arizona along with their cats Hershey and Nomi, Cathy is a homemaker and Don is a retired Manufacturing Manager and former Governing Board member of the Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Arizona.