Kindle Edition Amazon Category:  Children Publisher: Eloquent Books ISBN-10:  B004GB15RG Pages: 29 Copyright: August 8, 2010 ISBN-13: 9781609116682 A young quail would rather run than fly. He learns to fly to satisfy his family. He then uses his skills to win a competition. Excerpt Who says that all birds must fly? After discovering that he could run as well as fly brings our quail into a competion against another bird that runs and flys as well. The result of the race brings a surprising finale.

How the Quail Earned His Top Knot
A young quail named Quincy loves running so much that he's never even tried to fly. All the other quail tease him and think he's strange. Tired of being made fun of, Quincy decides it's time to learn to fly. The quail enters a contest, and is set to race against a fast road runner bird. Will his running skills come in handy? Has he had enough practice flying so that he can win the race? This insightful, fun story teaches children to value each other's differences. Inspired by his observations of nature at work and play, Richard W. Oldenburg introduces us to Quincy. In this wonderful collaboration with illustrator Elizabeth Lauder, Quincy, a quail who prefers to run rather than fly, brings life lessons to child and parent alike. ...All too often, children are encouraged to excel in and to practice things in which they do better during their lives ...spending time on their strengths, they grow up with a fear of failure rather than a desire to challenge themselves. Oldenburg brings a humorous, charming, and necessary lesson for children in this irreverently illustrated and written romp through the outdoors, as a quail learns to seize the day. - Todd Rutherford, The Publishing Guru


How The Quail Earned His Top Knot
This is a fun way to tell children to expand their interest in new activities as they will never know their capabilities unless they try. An added incentive would be to find out that one can share their successes with others if they do their very best. This book is another way to teach them to explore other worlds with its rewards

How The Quail Earned His Top Knot
A delightful book with an important message. The author's kindness, good-naturedness, insight on life and personal perseverance are reflected throughout. A pleasure to read with wonderful illustrations. Steve S.