MBC and I are always on the lookout for new children’s books, especially ones with animal characters. Recently, a childhood friend of MBC, Nelson Warner, sent her a book entitled “Iggy The Eaglet.”
This book was inspired by an article Nelson read about imprinting. Wild birds and mammals attach themselves to the first thing they see when they are born. They identify with this creature and are “imprinted” with their identity.
After reading the article, Nelson had a dream. When he woke up the next morning, he had the idea for the story about Iggy!
Iggy is an eaglet, but because his egg ended up in a turkey nest, he identifies with the turkeys when he hatches. Only through Father Eagle’s patience and persistence of loving Iggy and coming to live with him does he help Iggy know his true identity as an eagle. Soon Iggy is soaring with the eagles!
The book concludes with a prayer and scripture guide, helping young readers see the connection between Father Eagle and their Heavenly Father.
MBC asked her granddaughter, Anasia, to help in the review of this book. Anasia described the illustrations as “textured and epic.” She thought the story was “very good and entertaining, and you could tell the story was about God.” Anasia said that the story “shows you to never stop trying, and to trust those who care about you.”
I would say that’s a pretty strong endorsement from a young reader!
“Iggy The Eaglet” was written by Ann Elizabeth Yeager, Nelson Warner and Keith Rodriguez, and illustrated by Erin Y. Broussard. It’s available from Amazon.
Anasia, MBC and I are all quite captivated by this story that originated from a true fact about wildlife, a dream and the creative endeavors of the authors and illustrator. Read this book and soon you’ll be soaring with the eagles, too!
Keep reading and writing,
Bluebonnet Armadillo
