Wholesale Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure

The Sonoran Desert spans from southern Arizona and California to northwestern Mexico. Gambel's Quail and the Great Horned Owl are two wildlife species that live in the Sonoran Desert. The main character in the picture book "Quincy the Quail Leads His Family on an Adventure" is a little clumsy, but his family follows him as he teaches them how to hunt for food around their desert home. When Quincy finds himself in trouble, his friend, a Great Horned Owl, comes to his rescue. Children ages 3 - 7 think Quincy is funny, but after reading the book, they are able to discuss concepts such as leadership, friendship, and loyalty. As an informational fiction picture book, it is interactive as well as educational. Scannable QR codes allow the reader to listen to Gambel's Quail and Great Horned Owl calls. The book includes a section about the Sonoran Desert and a glossary of desert terms.