Birdman is an interactive, outdoor walking story-- part of a catalog of stories from Nature's Theater. Children embark on an adventure and soon discover that Birdman has forgotten how to be a bird. He ate a white blank-o-berry and remembers nothing. The guides explain that if the kids learn about birds -- what they eat, the sounds birds make, nest building and how they move -- they might find Birdman and help him remember how to be a bird. In addition to learning about birds, the kids learn the value of helping others, especially other animals. And yes -- the kids dance the Funky Chicken! The walking story is fun and easy to lead - for teens and adults alike. Two or three people can lead Birdman. To make it super easy for the leaders, the entire story is included in a special section called the Magical Earth Book. The guide carries the book on the outing and reads from it when necessary to help the kids reach their goal--finding and helping Birdman. Birdman is best suited for children 4-8 years old. The book also includes step-by-step instructions and tips on how to lead a walking story, as well as appendices with information on Group Management, Costumes and Props and Feedback Forms. Birdman, as well as all the stories in the Nature's Theater catalog, can be run at camps, parks, on trails or even by Mom and Dad for their backyard birthday parties.Birdman is best suited for children 4-8 years old. Birdman helps teach curriculum for the following schools standards - National School Standards: Life Sciences. CA Standards: Kindergarten = Life Sciences c, Grade 1=Life Science b & c Grade 2 = Life Science a, b & d