Confuchsia: An Early Bird's Tale

A Bedtime Story Reader

by Alan J. Paul

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"Far to the east of the great mountains, across the vast savanna, south of the inland sea, at the edge of the ancient forest... there dwelled the last remaining clan of Arkies." So begins the tale of Confuchsia, a strange creature born amid the sole survivors of the Arkie clan. She looks nothing like her kin and is soon banished from the clan and left on her own to discover who she is and hopefully to find others like her. Confuchsia encounters many fascinating and unusual creatures as she travels through the ancient forest in search of her destiny. She eventually meets Braxus, the wise old ruler of the ancient forest, who advises her and tells her to listen to her inner voice. He gives her hope that she may one day find her purpose in life. But Confuschia must overcome much if she is to prevail.

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Reviewed by A. L. Peevey for Readers' Favorite

Alan J. Paul calls his children’s book, Confuchsia: An Early Bird’s Tale, a fable, and it is, but it is based in prehistoric fact and the fossil record of long ago China. It tells us the story of Confuchsia, the last hatchling born one day in the last clan of Arkies, a kind of earth-bound dinosaur. Confuchsia is quite different from her fellow Arkies, even though she is still loved by her mother and at least one of her brothers. Facing exile from the clan, Confuchsia leaves her family and begins a journey of discovery across a dangerous landscape. She meets several unfriendly dinosaurs along the way, dinosaurs that readers will recognize. There are others she meets who may have the answer to her most urgent question: what is she? But, will she survive the danger surrounding her to find her answer?

Confuchsia: An Early Bird’s Tale is Alan J. Paul’s first children’s book. Despite being a seasoned sports writer, he is also a talented storyteller, and this tale of a young dinosaur’s search for her identity and purpose in the world is sure to connect with young readers. A big bonus to his debut children’s book is the gorgeous artwork, portraying in wonderfully colorful detail not only the main character and the other creatures she meets, but the long ago landscape through which she travels. Paul also gently tells us that we can learn from the experience and wisdom of those who are older than us and that they can guide us on our own journeys. This is a gentle tale that has some scary moments but nothing that will cause nightmares, and its pictures are sure to charm.

Reviewed by A. L. Peevey for Readers' Favorite

Alan J. Paul calls his children’s book, Confuchsia: An Early Bird’s Tale, a fable, and it is, but it is based in prehistoric fact and the fossil record...

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Marie-Hélène F, Reviewer

My Recommendation

I loved the author's introduction and the reasons why he started writing children's books! 
The illustrations are vivid and lovely.
The  text is beautifully written, the plot, the setting (in a fabulous and far-away country, China), the topics of acceptation of differences, family, sibblings, belonging, the quest of identity, friendship, love, all make this book a real treat! It also explores loneliness, the purpose of life and evolution.
To top it all, the story is original and the denouement is striking. 
To conclude, this is a beautiful tale of adventure!

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Susan M, Reviewer

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The story is about a hatchling of the clan of Arkies.  This hatchling is the last one to be born in the nest.  The mother can’t believe how different looking she is but loves her anyway and names her Confuchsia.  The clan elders does like that she looks so different and have her leave.  How does she look different?  Confuchsia decides to see if she can find someone who can give her some advice and help.  At long last, she does get advice that has her continue on her journey.what was her advice?  Will she find someone like her?

The author has written a story that tells about a long journey that is taken.to learn about herself.  I found myself smiling throughout this lovely picture book due to the plot.  The illustrations are gorgeous.  I think that though this is a picture book, the adults who read it will be as charmed as I was.

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Laura F, Reviewer

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This was such a sweet children's book! Paul tackles important themes in an appropriate manner for young ones while also holding their interest with beautiful, colorful illustrations. A treat for both children and the adults reading to them!

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