Toronto, Canada Author Publishes Second Children's Book

January 16, 2016 - "Flo and Her Family," a new book by Joan M. Wright, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

In this sequel to "Flo: a Very Special Budgie," Flo embarks on a new life in an aviary. She and her new mate, Fred, decide to have a family of budgies.

"It's hard work laying eggs!" grumbles Flo.

Once the first egg hatches Fred exclaims, "It's all beak, the eyes are shut, and there are no feathers-YUCK!"

From the hatching on, the new parents are busy caring for their chicks, feeding, feeding, and feeding! Join the story and follow Flo and Fred as they grow their budgie family and contend with the varied community within the aviary-from busybody budgie neighbors to a fledgling rock group that seem set on noise pollution. Will Fred and Flo be able to perform in their adult budgie chorus?

About the Author:
Joan M. Wright immigrated to Canada from England in the 1950s. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto. She holds a degree in Library Science and worked as a librarian in the Toronto Reference Library.

After an early retirement, Joan has remained active and she continues to pursue an array of hobbies including art classes, writing, illustrating children's books, and gardening. Joan lives in Toronto with her two dogs and two budgies.

Her first book, "Nipper, the Lonely Dog," was published in 2012. The revised U.S. edition of "Flo: a Very Special Budgie" was published in 2013. "Flo and Her Family" is its sequel.

"Flo and Her Family" is a 64-page paperback with a retail price of $25.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0991-5. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.