Austin
Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Purple Dragonfly Book AwardAbout This Book
Austin awakes in his cozy nest, ready for his breakfast to be delivered. But soon he is falling — fast — and finds himself all alone on the ground, except for a bush. He curls up under the bush, waiting for his mother to save him, only to discover he is now on his own.
Based on a true story, this is a classic tale of tough love and the baby robin who braved it.
Key Themes
- Courage and bravery
- Growth mindset
- Self-belief and discovering inner strength
- Overcoming fear
SEL Connections (CASEL-Aligned)
Self-management
Regulating fear and anxiety to take positive action
Self-awareness
Recognizing and naming emotions
Responsible decision-making
Choosing to be brave
Science & Curriculum Tie-Ins (NGSS-Aligned)
- French/English bilingual classrooms — Austin is available in both languages
- French immersion programs: Use Austin as a paired reading text
- ELA: Character development, internal conflict, story arc
- Morning meeting: Discussion on bravery and courage
Based on a True Story
Here is the real Austin and the real Cocoa.
The real AustinClick photo to open & print
The real CocoaClick photo to open & printAvailable Editions
English
French / English Edition