Catalina Kate: The Little Lost Bird
A small bird is blown out to sea from her home on Catalina Island — and finds her way back with the help of a kind and gentle family.
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Catalina Kate: The Little Lost Bird is a children's picture book by Gerard Quintanar, illustrated by Darcy Ripley, based on actual events. It tells the story of a small bird who is blown out to sea from her home on Catalina Island in California.
After being separated from her home, the bird lands on a sailboat where she meets a kind and gentle family. With their help, she is guided back to her home.
The narrative is simple, heartwarming, and designed for children aged about 5–6, with 34 pages of colorful illustrations that capture the sights and wildlife of Catalina Island.
A note from the author
“This was my first collaboration with my wonderful illustrator, Darcy Ripley, who brought the story to life. It is based on a true story, with actual photographs of the lost bird in the book's final pages.”
— Gerard Quintanar
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