The Corky Series    written by Robina Byrd

 A teacher, traveller and lover of all birds and animals, Robina has visited interesting places throughout the world.  She has entertained her own children and her students with stories of the people she has met, the beautiful sights she has seen and, most of all, the birds and animals she encountered along the way.  The Corky Canuck series is written for all the children throughout the globe so they can have fun with words and enjoy learning about the big wide world!

Corky is a jaunty little guy, always curious about new places and new people but most of all,..... CORKY IS A VERY GOOD FRIEND! 

Book 1.  Corky's story begins with a big surprise about who Corky really is.  Mary Kate and Erin discover the secret!  Corky tells you about all the exciting places he has been and the great food he has eaten!

Corky gets lost in the San Francisco fog and spends a scary night in a dark old prison!

Corky has a great time in Ireland! He makes fabulous new friends and becomes a dancing star!

Corky Canuck is the alter ego of Robina Byrd who is the alter ego of Kate Airlie.  Kate first encountered Corky at Little Lake in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada where she was teaching in the local College.  All of Corky’s adventures are told through Robina Byrd who believes she may have been a wild bird herself at one time!  Corky travels around the world meeting up with old friends and making new ones wherever he goes. Robina loves to tell his stories to beginner readers from the ages of 3 to 7 and keeps up with Corky no matter where he goes next.

Corky travels across the world to visit a little friend and helps her with a big problem at her school concert.