A funny, spirited, and heart-felt bird's tale about a lonely child who comes out of her shell when a very near-sighted, talking parakeet swoops into her life. Told in Dr. Suess-style rhyme, this story of a girl and her bird shows how very special the relationship between a pet and a child can be. As a special bonus, this book includes an audio CD reading o f the story, along with two special songs, read and sung by actress Brittney Murphy. Printed on premium paper and encased in a matte dust- jacket, the Chatterbox features watercolor and ink illustrations from renowned children's book artist John Steven Gurney.