An Eagle's Feather

K-Gr 3—Kalayaan is a Great Philippine Eagle searching for food in the Tambala forest when he is shot by a hunter but saved by a kind passersby who takes him to the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Ho's succinct writing reveals that Kalayaan meets another eagle named Pinpin, who has only flown in captivity, but dreams about soaring in the forest. Alvarez's whimsical yet detailed watercolor illustrations show that although humans hunt, they can also protect eagles, like Kalayaan and Pinpin, and help them survive in the wild or in captivity. The story tells readers of the species' past, present, and possible future: "there was a time people thought of us as kings of the sky, because we were the strongest birds in the whole of the Philippines." This picture book combines a hopeful story line with information segments that include photographs and QR codes. Future conservationists will enjoy Ho's vibrant tale and that a portion of the proceeds go towards the Philippine Eagle Foundation.