Alan Huckerby releases children's book 'Bird Life'

Alan Huckerby has published a new children's story, 'Bird Life,' for ages 5 and up about a girl who cares for an injured mother bird and feeds its chick for two weeks. The book is available on Amazon and other major retailers, with more information on Huckerby's website.

Why it matters: - "Bird Life" is aimed at children ages 5 and up and centers on empathy, care and letting go. - The story gives young readers a gentle entry point into helping an injured animal and coping with separation.

What happened: - Alan Huckerby released "Bird Life," a children's story about a girl who rescues an injured mother bird and keeps the chick fed while the bird recovers. - The Write Publishers published the book. - The book is available on Amazon and through other major book retailers. - The release dates the book's publication to November 11, 2026.

The details: - The story begins after Jenna has a difficult morning at home. - A dish breaks while Jenna is trying to help in the kitchen. - Jenna's mother sends her out of the kitchen. - Jenna walks into the garden with a piece of cake and mutters about bad moms. - A small multicoloured bird lands under a flowering tree and pecks at her crumbs. - Jenna talks to the bird about her day. - A gust of wind knocks the mother bird out of a tree branch and to the ground. - Jenna carries the bird to her mother, who drives them to the local vet. - The vet bandages the bird's wing. - The vet gives Jenna a packet of seed for the chick in the nest. - The vet tells Jenna to feed the chick every few hours, "not too much and not too little." - Jenna does not miss a feeding for two weeks. - A week after the mother bird is released, the nest is empty and Jenna cries. - Jenna's mother holds her. - Both birds later return and land on Jenna's arms. - The book is available at Amazon and at more information.

Between the lines: - Huckerby said he came up with the story after seeing a very small hummingbird struggle in wind gusts while looking out of a lounge window during rain and wind. - Huckerby said the story shows the innate kindness of children and that such kindness should be freed more. - The book also reflects a broader theme in Huckerby's children's writing: stories built around children's thoughts, ambitions and actions. - The plot does not avoid loss or sadness, which makes the emotional payoff more grounded for young readers.

What's next: - Huckerby's book remains on sale through Amazon and other retailers. - More information is available on Huckerby's website and on his social media pages.