Ostrich Adventure Maze Activity

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Book Review: A Tall Tale: How Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs by Scott Sollers

Scott Sollers’ A Tall Tale: How Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs is a delightful and whimsical children’s story that offers a playful origin story for one of the most curious creatures on Earth. Sollers masterfully blends a traditional fable style with modern storytelling techniques, making the book both entertaining and accessible for young readers.

The story unfolds with charm and humor, following a group of ostriches who are quite different from the long-necked, long-legged birds we know today. These ostriches are short and stout, content in their simple lives, until a series of hilarious and imaginative events lead to the transformation of their bodies. Sollers has a knack for drawing readers in with his engaging prose, using lively descriptions and dialogue that keep the pace upbeat and fun.

The illustrations are another highlight of the book. Vivid and colorful, they perfectly complement the text, bringing the characters and their world to life. Children will undoubtedly be captivated by the illustrations, which add an extra layer of charm to the story.

One of the strengths of Sollers’ tale is its underlying message about embracing change and finding the humor in life’s challenges. It’s a story that encourages resilience and creativity, wrapped in a package of light-hearted fun. The lesson isn’t heavy-handed, which makes the book an enjoyable read for kids and adults alike.

Overall, A Tall Tale is a charming and imaginative book that offers both a creative take on how ostriches came to look the way they do and a gentle reminder that sometimes, change can be a good thing. It’s perfect for bedtime reading or a classroom storytime, and it’s sure to spark plenty of giggles and conversations about the wonders of nature and the power of storytelling.

Ostrich Adventure Maze Activity

Welcome to the Ostrich Adventure Maze! In Scott Sollers’ book A Tall Tale: How Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs, the squatz are on a thrilling journey to become the tall and speedy ostriches we know today. Now, it’s your turn to help them! Can you guide the squatz through the maze so they can complete their transformation? Grab your pencil and let’s see if you can lead them to their new long necks and legs!

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK

A Tall Tale- How the Ostriches Got Their Long Necks and Long Legs

Written by Scott Sollers

Illustrated by Alejandro Echavez

Ages 4+ | 38 Pages

Publisher: Stephanie’s Stories (2024) ISBN-13: 9781637557730

Publisher’s Book Summary: This is the story of two rival communities living in valleys separated by a ridge. The Have-Alls live in a fertile, beautiful valley with their leader, Chief Somebody, and their prized pets, the Squatz. In the other valley, one more desolate and barren, live the No-Haves and their leader, Chief Nobody.

The No-Haves, always jealous of the Have-Alls’ pets, decide to gather the Squatz for themselves. What results is a fierce tug-of-war that changes the two communities—and the Squatz—forever!

“A Tall Tale is a humorous and energetic fable, sure to appeal to family audiences and curious questioners.”—The Children’s Book Review

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Having worked as an investment banker in the municipal securities industry for decades, Scott Sollers created this and other nighttime stories for his daughter, Stephanie, when she was a youngster. Originally, he handwrote and illustrated these stories and finally had the inspiration to get them published. Scott still works, is an avid golfer, and leads a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children. He currently resides in San Mateo, California, with his cat, Charlie.

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