Bücher von Joyce Crawford

As naughty as Thelma was in Book Two, she redeems herself in Book Three. She admits to Cory Crow that she was unkind to him and apologizes. Cory graciously accepts her apology and they become fast friends. Cory said, "So now we are five. Five best friends."Thelma and her friends, Beetle, Bunny, Cory Crow and Adam Mouse, meet Rudy Raccoon. However, the initial meeting is not a happy one.

Like most crows, Cory is very intelligent and self-confident, which causes great conflict for Thelma Thistle.Adam Mouse is meek and trusting and adds his own qualities to the friends. These qualities will be even more evident in following books.Thelma does not take such an active part in this adventure; after all, she cannot walk.This story addresses the emotions of fear, mistrust, disgust, jealousy, courtesy and embarrassment, just to name a few.The story also introduces children to where forest animals live. Mother Rabbit dug a burrow and lined it with her own soft fur and other materials she found in the forest. Beetle's mom and dad found a fallen tree and made a comfy nest in the decaying vegetation and fungus. Both Beetle and Bunny are safe and loved in their burrow and fallen log. Cory Crow finds happiness and purpose in his new home with new friends. He decides he is going to like it here. Of course, this will lead to many new and exciting adventures and learning opportunities.The other new character introduced in this book is Adam Mouse. Adam is meek and trusting and brings his own special skills to this and following books. It is the author's hope that these books entertain, educate and make children laugh and learn.

Thelma and her friends watch wide-eyed as the Molly, the little girl next door has a birthday party. Thelma wants a birthday party, but Mother said thistles do not have birthday parties, only people have birthday parties. Thelma is heartbroken.Thelma's friends, who love her very much, decide they will give Thelma a birthday party. But what does a Bunny, a beetle, a crow, a mouse and a raccoon know about putting on a birthday party.Read how the friends evaluate the challenge, organize and rise to the challenge through problem solving and teamwork.