In Pelican's Pride, Mr Pelican thinks he is as smart as he is handsom e. He seems to do no work, and yet he is sleek and well-fed. The other p elicans are determined to find out how he is able to spend so much of th e day preening while they have to work very hard to catch enough fish to fill their bellies.

Pelicans feed on fish, which they scoop up i n their large bill and throat pouch. They nest in large flocks on island s or inland lakes after heavy rain. Two eggs are laid and both parents t ake turns caring for the eggs.

About the Author: Rebecca Johnson is an award-winning primary school science teacher and has written more than 60 books for children.