Until now, Baxter only knew life as a classroom bird. It was a good life. It was a comfortable life. However, once Baxter was invited to join an adventure beyond the cage and beyond the classroom, it was hard for him to resist. Baxter was both excited and nervous to be living life as a real bird in the real world. Although he quickly realizes that he can fly, Baxter's crash landings were a bit of a problem. One special bird in his new bird family develops a unique strategy that helps Baxter improve his technique. Learning to live in the real world does not happen overnight. During their adventure to the Statue of Liberty, this chickadee family teaches Baxter how to survive beyond his cage. Along the way, Baxter discovers that he has an extraordinary talent that only a classroom bird could possibly possess. It is a talent that instantly makes him feel like a valuable member of his new bird family. Baxter now has something to contribute that other birds both admire and appreciate. It is a talent that can only improve the travels and adventures of this special chickadee family. This is a heartwarming story of personal challenges and friendships that uniquely celebrate the rewards of reading and learning. Historical facts and geographical information are woven throughout the narrative as the characters explore and learn about one of the most beloved national monuments in the United States. ages 8 and up