{"product_id":"alight-how-urban-parrots-found-new-places-to-belong-9781665938778","title":"Alight: How Urban Parrots Found New Places to Belong","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake wing with red-crowned parrots in this inspiring true story of animals adapting to an urban environment far from their native habitat, perfect for animal lovers and anyone who has ever needed to find a new home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThey \u003cb\u003esquawk\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThey \u003cb\u003escreech\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThey \u003cb\u003eswoop\u003c\/b\u003e from palm trees to power lines.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn sunny California, the chatty red-crowned parrot is a part of daily life. Every day, thousands of parrots soar above city streets, cackling and clamoring. They swipe fruit from gardens. They flap over pools and parking lots. They alight on branches where parrots did not always belong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow did these urban parrots, native to the rugged slopes and wooded canyons of Mexico, find themselves so far from home? How did they form new communities and find new ways to thrive? This true story of animal adaptation and finding new places to belong is an inspiring example of resilience and resourcefulness in the natural world--and within us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Torres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665938778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Torres is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eStef Soto, Taco Queen\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Fresh New Face of Griselda\u003c\/i\u003e; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMolly Magnell is an award-winning illustrator and designer\/overgrown child who can be found petting stray cats in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in drawing lifestyle imagery, lush realms, and powerful women. Visit her online at MollyMagnell.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jennifer Torres \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48449280114845,"sku":"9781665938778","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f8259a91-eff9-43e1-8335-882f186466ad.jpg?v=1781631210","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/alight-how-urban-parrots-found-new-places-to-belong-9781665938778","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}