Jacqueline Priestly

Brynn loved the idea of living with a parrot. A best friend that could perch on her arm. But the reality of living with a parrot was very different. The constant babbling. The endless chatter. The repetition of every single word. The yap, yap, yap! Brynn’s head hurt and her ears ached. All she wanted to do was play with her new friend and have a little bit of peace and quiet. She even bought her parrot a karaoke machine, but the screeching was too loud. Living with a parrot was way too tough!

But one day, Brynn had an idea. She didn’t want to lose her friend and decided to give her praise every day. By sharing positive affirmations, her parrot repeated them with a soft sweet glow. When the parrot’s words were spoken with meaning and kindness, all the other noise and chaos faded away. Brynn soon learned to accept her parrot, the loud shrieks, and silly squawks, and appreciated the time chatting, giggling, and sharing stories together.

Life with a Parrot is a sweet and charming illustrated picture book, by author Jacqueline Priestly. Written in playful rhyme, and featuring a cute and slightly mischievous parrot, the book will appeal to young children who love animals and enjoy funny stories. Children will laugh out loud at the chaos the parrot brings to Brynn’s home but will soon learn to love the adorable bird.

With a subtle message about the importance of respecting differences, accepting others the way they are, and the power of positive words. The illustrations are bright and expressive, perfectly capturing both the noisy energy of the parrot and the emotions of the little girl.

Star rating: 5 Stars

Summary: A heartwarming and clever story that teaches young children how positive words can transform difficult situations.