The OochMeNoodle Bird Author:Victoria Shaw The Ooch-Me-Noodle Bird is an enchanting tale about beautiful birds that were hunted for their feathers – their “noodles”. Everyone wanted something made with these feathers, and they were hunted to extinction. The telling of the story is through a grandparent/grandchild relationship as the grandfather tells the story of these mythical creatures... more » that used to grace the skies. An environmental message is part of the story, too – we must be careful how much we take, and why, if we want the beauties of the planet to be available to future generations. The message is not overbearing, but it is timely and valuable.« less