Early readers will analyze and become familiar with a baby bird's struggle to find his mother in this favorite book by completing fun, challenging activities and lessons. This instructional guide for literature will add rigor to their explorations of rich, complex literature. Engaging cross-curricular activities are guaranteed to encourage early learners to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions and more. Book is designed for children in kindergarten through third-grade.