Set in the beautiful southwestern desert region this story follows two Roadrunners working together to build a nest as the story and illustrations move from day to night sunrise and sunset – with stark visualization. This book will give an insight into the nesting habits of the Roadrunner as the rich vocabulary and repeated phrases will leave you breathless at the end. preK-3 A fast-moving tale about nest building, roosting, and chick-rearing of one the Southwest's most fascinating birds. From the heat of the day to the glow of the night, the illustrations capture the energy and spark of the parents and their newborns. These roadrunner's irresistible personalities will instantly appeal to the early learner. Dr. K. P. (Education Specialist) Five Star Review Reviewed by Carmen Tenorio for Readers' Favorite Rocky and Roxanne Roadrunner (Nature/Nurture Series) by Pam Robbins gives us a sneak peek into the life of a pair of roadrunners, their family, and their part in keeping the balance of nature. The story follows one of the most amazing birds in the Southwest United States, as they play, explore, and decide where to build a nest to nurture their young and teach them independence. It includes interesting details such as the role of the male in assisting with all aspects of nesting, nighttime egg incubation, and feeding the hatchlings. The illustrations portray the enthusiasm and energy of the growing roadrunner family perfectly as they spend the day in the warmth of the magnificent desert sun and beneath the chilly splendor of the moon at night. Roadrunners are clever members of the cuckoo family, and this book educates the reader about their lifestyle beyond cartoon stereotypes and folklore beliefs. Rocky and Roxanne Roadrunner is a superb introduction to the habits and family life of two lifelong roadrunner mates. The book is filled with vibrant and lively illustrations by Eduardo Paj that show marvelous details of this fascinating, flightless but fast-running bird and its habitat to keep young readers wide-eyed and amused. Pam Robbins has created a good read-aloud book that uses simple language, short repetitions, and rhythmic words for some phonics and decoding practice that especially targets emergent kindergarten and older readers. As a grandmother and nature lover, the author reveals that caring and parenting skills in family relationships are necessary for the healthy development and independence of the younglings. This picture book can be handy to have around for breaking up boredom on a lazy day and is highly recommended for interactive reading sessions between little curious humans and grown-ups. Rocky and Roxanne Roadrunner flit, flitter, hop and sway as they explore the natural world around them. Dr. Pamela Hallmark Robbins spent more than four decades working in all aspects of Pre-K through 12 education and holds an Ed.D. in education leadership with an emphasis in reading intervention and literacy education. She spent more than 20 years teaching in early childhood classrooms and middle schools, and she also spent a significant portion of her career teaching new teachers and helping struggling schools make improvements through literacy labs. She knows from firsthand experience the importance of relatable books that make learning fun! Pamela Robbins is a mother and a grandmother who honed her storytelling skills through her adventures and experiences with her children and grandchildren. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Pam takes her inspiration from nature, real life events, observations, and the people she encounters. Pam's stories are family-oriented, lovingly created adventures that inspire laughter and fun while they help readers learn about nature, and acquire knowledge about the world around them.