A beautiful introductory journey for the trumpeter swans, Cob and Pen. I can't wait to read about their next adventure! --Nancy Fischer, Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

"Spring! Time To Build A Nest: A Story About Trumpeter Swans by Barbara Renner is an informative and educational book that throws light on trumpeter swans. The journey of Pen and Cob is wonderful, and the illustrations by Rita Goldner make it palpable to young readers. The illustrations are adorable and they make the concept appealing and captivating. It is a good storybook to make children aware of trumpeter swans which were almost extinct in the early part of the 20th century. Their numbers have risen and there are over 34,000 of them now. Books like this with a story and information are good for children, and can be used in classrooms and at home to make learning fun, easy, and interesting. The glossary at the beginning of the book makes it easy for young readers to understand the new words in the book and thereby helps them enhance their vocabulary." -Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

"Spring! Time To Build A Nest: A Story About Trumpeter Swans by Barbara Renner is an informative and educational book that throws light on trumpeter swans. The journey of Pen and Cob is wonderful, and the illustrations by Rita Goldner make it palpable to young readers. The illustrations are adorable and they make the concept appealing and captivating. It is a good storybook to make children aware of trumpeter swans which were almost extinct in the early part of the 20th century. Their numbers have risen and there are over 34,000 of them now. Books like this with a story and information are good for children, and can be used in classrooms and at home to make learning fun, easy, and interesting. The glossary at the beginning of the book makes it easy for young readers to understand the new words in the book and thereby helps them enhance their vocabulary." -Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

Self-dubbed as “Jane of all Trades,” Barbara has enjoyed many careers in her life, including banker, small business owner, and instructor. Isn’t it every English teacher’s goal to write the next great American novel when retiring from teaching? Barbara decided to write children’s picture books instead. This has proven to be one of her best and most rewarding professions. Barbara and her husband have lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 45 years where they raised two wonderful children. As a family they enjoyed exploring most of Arizona in their RV. Barbara continues to explore the world, but since her husband doesn’t fly, her traveling partners are her son and daughter. Dogs have always been an integral part of the Renner family, but the best dog ever has been their rescue, a yellow lab mix named Larry. Barbara published Larry’s Words of Wisdom, an award-winning coffee table and gift book, to showcase Larry’s inspirational facial expressions and mannerisms. As a native of the Southwest, Barbara loves everything about the “dry heat” and gains her strength from the sun. Inspired by the covey of quail that run wild in her neighborhood, she wrote three informational fiction picture books about a Gambel’s Quail named Quincy. Her love of travel sparked an interest in writing two children’s books about Trumpeter Swans and four books about a juvenile loon named Lonnie. All her wildlife books contain scannable QR codes so children can hear the calls of the animals. Barbara loves to visit classrooms to read her books and interact with the children. Using her books in the presentations, she facilitates writing lessons, discussions about core values, and STEM-related topics.

Publisher: Renner Writes
Author: Barbara Renner
Illustrator: Rita Goldner
ISBN: 978-1-735735146
Size (H x W): 8.5x8.5
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Cover Type: Softcover
Number of Pages: 40
Language: English
Date Published: 2019-02-21