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Penguin the Magpie: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family
Penguin the Magpie: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family | Bradley Trevor Greive, Cameron Bloom
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Penguin the Magpie is the extraordinary true story of recovery, hope, and courage as one injured bird and her human family learn to heal and celebrate life, featuring the gorgeous photography of Cameron Bloom and a captivating narrative by New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Day Book Bradley Trevor Greive. People around the world have fallen in love with Penguin the Magpie, a global social media sensation, and her adventures with her human family. But there is far more to Penguin's story than meets the eye. It all begins when Sam, Cameron Bloom's wife, suffers a near fatal fall that leaves her paralyzed and deeply depressed. One of their three sons, reeling from the tragic accident, discovers an injured magpie chick abandoned after she had fallen from her nest. The boys name the bird Penguin, for her black-and-white plumage. As they nurse Penguin back to health, the incredible joy, playfulness, and strength she exudes fortify the family and especially lift Sam's spirits. Penguin's resilience demonstrates that, however bleak things may seem, compassion, friendship, and support can come from unexpected places ensuring there will always be better days ahead. This plucky little magpie reminds us all that, no matter how lost, fragile, or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole.
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Lindy
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An injury left Sam, mother of 3 boys, paralyzed from the chest down. Then, she & her Australian family adopted an injured bird. Healing ensued. The gorgeous photography is my favourite part of this book because the text is a little heavy on schmaltz. ie: “angels come in all shapes & sizes” & “we are all our journeys, hopes & dreams clad in mortal wrapping paper. It‘s a feel-good true story & I recommend it.

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Lindy
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I love Cameron Bloom‘s photos of life with a magpie his family rescued when it was an injured fledgling.

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Lindy
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It must be said, there is no such thing as potty-training a magpie—at least so far as we could tell. After Penguin added her signature flourish to the furniture, carpet, bedspreads, curtains, hats, television and computers for the umpteenth time, we decided she was old enough to get her own apartment.
[which was a tree outside]

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Messiejessie
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This is such a touching story and the photography is superb. It captures the emotion perfectly and is extremely moving.

Clwojick I love all the Bradley Tyler Grieve books, and I used to follow this family on Instagram. Love their photos! 14mo
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bibliothecarivs
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Mehso-so

Bookwomble Not read the book, but I did enjoy the film. 2y
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Rissreads
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This book was just gorgeous! Magpies are my favourite Australian birds, so interesting and amusing. They are highly intelligent and can also recognise different faces and themselves in a mirror. I‘m looking forward to seeing the film. This was my last book of 2020.

Centique This sounds like one my dad would like! 3y
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Wife
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A tragic story with a inspirational ending. Beautiful photos. I wanted to see more. This book caught my eye when at the library. I'm glad I brought it home.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hey! The is Misty, your pen pal! I put my email address an something, but idk if you got it. It's mistymichelle22@att.net if you're still interested! 7y
Wife Oh yes! Still interested. Out of town beaching with my daughters, but will connect soon!👙🏖 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Wife sounds great!!! Have fun!! ❤️🌞🏝 7y
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Sarah83
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Ich fand dieses Buch hinreißend. Die Geschichte um den Vogel, der das Familienleben rettet, ist wirklich herzerweichend. Es ist erstaunlich, dass selbst in der dunkelsten Stunde Menschen wieder Mut fassen können. 🖒

I loved this book. So gorgeous. The bird's story and how it helped the family to survive. It's incredible, that people are able to find new hope even in the darkest hours. 🖒

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Sarah83
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Dann wollen wir mit dem nächsten beginnen. 😎

Let's start a new one 😎

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Sarah83
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Heute ist ja nicht nur #cupidgoespostal sondern auch Valentinstag. Freund kam mit diesem Buch nach Hause, kennt es jemand von euch schon?

Today isn't only #cupidgoespostal even Valentine's day is today, too. Bf brought this book home to me, does anybody know it?

RealBooks4ever I don't know the book but it sure has a sweet picture on the cover! 😺🐧 7y
Luv2readbookz Love the little Steiff penguin 🐧 7y
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TeR
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I loved this book so much. This is on the inside cover . It is a sad and beautiful story. ❤
#endcovers
#readjanuary

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TeR
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....oh goodness the tissues!

Abby_r So cute though! 8y
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I love this passage from the book 'Penguin Bloom'.
A story about a family finding healing & joy while recovering from a horrible tragedy. A little bird they rescue helps them along the way. The photography in this book is AMAZING❤️