The Love Story of Two Amazing Bald Eagles

The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States of America, In this book, the author has created a beautiful love story about two of these majestic and amazing birds. Incorporating facts about bald eagles, the author has produced a work that will enhance the readers' knowledge of these birds while providing a pleasant reading experience. Using the literary device known as personification, the author gives human attributes to these birds, making this story a must read for all children.

The author indulges in over-the-top sentimentality (and repetitiveness): the offspring promise to visit on birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; "parents and children embraced one another tearfully"; Semaj and Kea are described as "tearfully embracing each other"; and Semaj whispers, "Yes, my darling, we can certainly have more babies." The clear text alternates with serviceable full-page, full-color, uncredited illustrations depicting scenes in a realistic style. Uneven and often overly sentimental but filled with engaging factual information.

-Kirkus Review

Kea and Semaj's story moves at a steady pace. They are cheerful aboutexpressing their devotion to each other and their children, often embracing toshow their love. Their conversations are sometimes expository, though this isbalanced out by the eloquent portrayals of their theatrical "zigzagging" flightsand hunting expeditions. There are also vibrant descriptions of the sceniclandscape they inhabit. The illustrations complement these descriptions, depicting the eagles' elegant soaring, dark-rimmed eyes, and perching talons ina lively fashion. Lush green trees and majestic mountains backdrop the eagles'story, though the inclusion of the Washington Monument in the Alaskan settingis incongruous. Further, the eagles' intimidating, stern expressions jar with thetenderness of their conversations.In the endearing picture book The Love Story of Two Amazing Bald Eagles, matedbirds build a life together and share facts about themselves for the audience.

-Clarion Review

"As adults, childhood friends Kea and Semaj decide to begin courting, or "pair-bonding." They perform a kind of aerial dance, chasing each other and sometimes locking talons as they fly."

-Blueink Review

Ann Parris-Stewart is the mother of Nedra Ann Stewart and Alwyn James Stewart. She is also the grandmother of Nile Necker Jean and Aiden James Stewart and is a retired registered nurse residing in Kissimmee, Florida, USA. She holds a bachelor of science degree in health science and a master of science degree in gerontological nursing and was involved in several aspects of the nursing profession. For several years, Ann worked at the Veteran Administration Hospital, Bronx, New York, in various managerial capacities. She also worked in the capacity of director of nursing and administrator with a home health agency in Florida. Ann has always been intrigued with birds and is especially fascinated with the bald eagle as the national emblem of the USA. Inspired by her grandson Nile, she wrote this book, incorporating several facts about the bald eagle into a beautiful love story.

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