Patrick is an African grey parrot who lives in the jungle in central Africa. His Great-Grandpa Gilbert will soon be one hundred years old and Patrick wants to send him a birthday greeting. There is just one big problem - Great-Grandpa Gilbert lives thousands of miles away in Australia! How can Patrick solve his problem? Follow his birthday message as it travels with the help of Patrick's animal friends both great and small. As with all Gail Clarke's children's books, Patrick's Birthday Message is told in verse and is beautifully illustrated by the author. If an adult is reading the story to a child, the pictures on each page will capture the child's imagination, while if the child is reading the story, the font is large enough for young readers. Other titles by Gail Clarke that use animal migration as a basis for the story are 'Searching for Skye - An Arctic Tern Adventure' and 'Cosmos the Curious Whale.' Readers can visit Gail's website at www.gailclarkeauthor.com