Crumbsnatcher

Friends – Birds of a Feather

One of the most dynamic and difficult things that we learn growing up is the development of a relationship into a friendship. Crumbsnatcher learns that doing the right thing can be fun. In fact he learns that you can develop a relationship that turns into a friendship by doing the right thing.

Crumbsnatcher meets another bird, Strongshare, who likes to do the right thing and is concerned about others. Crumbsnatcher has always had to look out for himself and was never too concerned about others. Strongshare shares the concept of friendship with Crumbsnatcher when he says, “Birds of a feather sticks together”. You see this concept in nature all the time. A number of birds fly in a group called a flock, because there is safety in numbers and they can look out for each other. The video above demonstrates this concept.

Most times these are the same types of birds in a flock, hence the saying “Birds of a feather”, and Strongshare uses the saying in a less literal term to denote friendship. When I was growing up as a little boy in the inner-city there was a song that was popular about friendship and I would like to share a few word of that song with you. “Friends! How many of us have them. Friends! Ones we can depend on.” Having a friendship means that you have a relationship where each of you can depend on the other to help and look out for each other. This is an important aspect of growing up. In the Crumbsnatcher DVD we emphasize the importance of developing a relationship with others who want to do well and making them your friends.

Kevin

Preview Of Storybook DVD Crumbsnatcher Gets A New Name

This a short sample of Crumbsnatcher Gets A New Name so you can see that it is a clean video without sneaky adult over tones.

Who is Crumbsnatcher?

Crumbsnatcher is the name of a bird that lives in bird town. Like most birds you know he was hatched from an egg. What is so interesting about Crumbsnatcher is his attire. He is the only bird in his neighborhood that wears a hat and sneakers. This makes Crumbsnatcher different from his friends and he stands out in the crowd.

Is being different as a child considered a good thing? Do we encourage individuality or support an environment of conformity. This is one of the questions that we will look at in a future post and we are interested in what you think.

I read a post on this topic that I wanted to share an excerpt from. The post is from Joy Chaser.com …” When I was a child, I remember wishing I was more like the popular kids, but those thoughts faded quickly when I realized that my individuality was more important than popularity. I’m glad I wasn’t in the “in crowd” as a kid; it made me into the person I am today, a strong-willed, independent young man, ready to overcome any obstacle the world may throw at me. Don’t be afraid to be different.”

Please feel free to share your comments.

The greatest and cleanest song for children - “The Wingy Dingy”

Enjoy the Wingie Dingie song the Crumbsnatcher dance hit with children and grown folks.

What do you think?

Still Looking for More Friends of Crumbsnatcher

Just joined My Lot social networking site. Hopefully, more birds will become friends of Crumbsnatcher.
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You Can Call it Wingy Dingy or Wingie Dingie

It does not matter what you call the song that is song by Crumbsnatcher and Strong Share at the end of the Storybook DVD. You will still laugh and dance. It’s just that powerful!

Click on the category for the wingie dingie or did we say wingy dingy? Anyway, just look for it and sing along. Better yet I did it for you. Click here.

Bird Town-An Opportunity for Discussion on Diversity

The introduction of Bird Town in Crumbsnatcher Gets A New Name is an opportunity for teachers and parents to discuss postive aspects of diversity to young children.

There are several different bird families in Crumbsnatcher. The Humming Bird family, Finch, and Boo Coo’s each have their own differences in appearance but all live and work in Bird Town.

Parents and teachers could ask the children if they know other families that look different from them in their community.  There can be a discussion about what makes people different and what makes them the same.

Although there are differences all of them were still birds. There is such an amazing simplicity in this story. Children really get this concept if introduced early before the complexities of bias infect them.

Rosie

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Crumbsnatcher DVD Storybook is REVISED!

The Crumbsnatchr DVD Storybook has been revised. This new revision gives you a chance to hear the voices of some of the other birds in birdtown.

If you have already purchased a copy then we will give you the updated version FREE!

Just send your old copy to us in the mail and we will ship out the new one to you.

Enjoy and get your copy for the holiday season!

Become a Friend of Crumbsnatcher

Although the storybook, Crumbsnatcher Gets A New Name, is primarily for young children many grown-ups have gleaned great insights. Yes, there are grown-ups out there who get it. They see deep insights in simple truths.

If you want to be linked as a friend to Crumbsnatcher go grab a copy of the storybook dvd and we will link to your website. Or, listen to the wingy dingy song and share your insights on this site and we will still make you a friend.

Children Remember The Moral Of The Story

Tonight a wonderful mom and her three children listened to the Crumbsnatcher DVD three times. They talked about it with their mom and called us up to tell us what they liked. They asked questions about Strong Share and was delighted that he spoke to them on the phone.

They were concerned about children throwing stones at Crumbsnatcher and quoted Ms. Sarah telling the children that it was a wrong thing to do. They knew about Crumbsnatchers new name and talked about his change.

They remembered the power of friendship and mentoring of Strong Share Hummingbird.

Children can sometimes be better than adults in capturing the ethics and ethos of a story. They know the right and wrong if it has been instilled in them by someone who is raising them. Everything they read or see is often measured against the strong foundation of values provided for them.

We were thrilled because this wonderful mom listened and discussed the story with them. Wow and Super Wow!

Ray and Rosie