Reviews

“Ann McClain Roher’s new book presents a most magical and enlightening observation of the antics of Mr. Picky and his chickadee family!”
--Tom Hissong, National Audubon Society

“Mr. Picky and Me is truly a wonderful book; it fits neatly into the tradition of nature writing like Thoreau’s Walden and William Least Heat Moon’s Prairie Erth, in which the close observation of nature leads to moral and ethical meditation and a didactic theme. Roher’s relationship with Mr. Picky is touching, amusing, and enlightening, and her close observation of the chickadees is most impressive. She skillfully weaves us a tale which is both didactic and pleasurable—the best of all possible worlds.”
--Dr. Joanne Gass, Professor of English and Comparative Literature

“The song of nature resonates brightly in this book filled with profound, yet gentle inspiration. It is a story for all time that reminds us to BE here and now, while safeguarding our precious Earth for future generations.”
--Patricia Telesco, Author of Animal Spirit, Cat Magick, and Dog Spirit.

“Everyone who loves animals, especially birds, should read this. Roher’s attentive observations of generations of chickadees, and her provocative attitudes about wildlife and the environment we all must share, is inspiring, making this a great addition to any enthusiast’s library.”
--Mike Greene, Naturalist

“Feeding birds by hand can adversely affect the long-term safety of birds and other nature, as the author discovers, and so we do not recommend it. However, we do recommend reading this book because of all the sensitivities of the author to the natural world to which she finds herself inextricably connected. Much more than a book on chickadees, this is the story about each of our individual responsibilities to the wonderful life at our doorways and beyond.”
--Don and Lillian Stokes, Authors of Stokes Field Guide to Birds and Stokes Guide to Bird Behavior, Volumes 1-3

“If one wants to step into the Circle of Harmony with all of Creator’s creatures, one only needs to delve into the words set forth by Ann Roher in the life of Mr. Picky and Me. It will explain, deep from our human spirit, who we truly want to be and with whom. Wah-do! (thank you), Ann Roher, for speaking for the voice of the Winged Ones. I am humbled by the Spirit of a creature so small… Mr. Picky!”
--Don Two Eagles WaterHawk, Co-author of Sacred Beat

“Mr. Picky and Me is a welcome addition to any high school collection. Students and staff alike will read this book for its content but will walk away changed by the lessons being taught.”
--Barbara McConnell, Librarian

Copyright © 2004 Ann McClain Roher