Enchanting Tell-Me-Why Tales for Kids

Discover the wonder of "Why the Cardinal Wears a Red Coat," a heartwarming Christmas tale. Explore more inspiring stories in the Tell-Me-Why series.

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About The Book

Why the Cardinal Wears a Red Coat: A Christmas Tale

What’s going to happen when best friends Carlos Cardinal and Gary Goldfinch, who have fun doing everything together because they have so much in common, discover that in one way they are completely different? Gary loves to be noticed. Carlos loves to be unnoticed. Will this difference drive them apart or draw them closer together? Will they remain best friends?

Children, ages 3-8, will identify with the heartwarming, memorable characters of this tell-me-why holiday picture book. The playful, eye-catching, hand-painted illustrations bring this exciting adventure to life, and the imaginative art style encourages children to find new things each time they explore a page.

Young Nature And Animal Lovers

will urge Sour Grapes Green Bird to change his famous scowl to a smile. They’ll cringe with suspense as the great bully, High-Falutin Hawk, flies into the woods’ edge to hunt for his favorite lunch in all the world, Golden Finch Tenders. Is Gary too distracted practicing his flying stunts to escape High-Falutin’s sharp talons? Will Carlos ever fly unnoticed again? And what will happen on Christmas Day? Even Carlos hasn’t imagined that.

Carlos Cardinal’s Fun Facts

will lightheartedly encourage children to learn more about nature’s flora and fauna, and will serve as a conversation starter and writing prompt for teachers and parents. Why the Cardinal Wears a Red Coat will help teach children about empathy, envy, courage, kindness, bullying, and friendship. And Rosemarie Ferrer’s poem, Do You Ever Wonder Why? found on the book’s cover, may inspire children to imagine their very own tell-me-why tale.

Do You Ever Wonder Why?

Tell me why, if you can.

Tell me what, when, and where.

If you dream, you may find,

There’s a story hiding there.

Welcome to The Story Room…

Watch your step crossing the threshold. There's a bit of a bump there. Just make a small leap, and you’ll cross right over it. Find a snug spot and settle yourself in. I have a story to tell you.