When it rains you can't even play soccer, say childrenContinued from page 32Can I have one for my sister? asked Danny You mean we make the weather hot and soupy?" asked Alba-Alba.Hamilton the night before seemed made toLucic, who obviously picked up on the message "And the Great Lake has shrunk because of us? asked Biff.order for the book launch.of the book to share information on environ- "Yep," said Tyto. "And we might get more bad storms, too."The book was compiled by Jas with inputmental conservation with friends.from experts on asthma, the environment, cli- "What should we do?" shrieked Biff.The book gets a two talons up from Amy mate change, raptors and more.Fennell, the Mountsberg Conservation Areas "We can start by telling our friends what we know," said Tyto.The children again all yelled out loud whenRaptor Centre lead who noted the barn owl, like "That's a great idea," said Alba-Alba.the topic of asthma came up. One girl who hasBiff, is a critically-endangered Ontario species. "And after that, we can finally go to the lake and have some fun!" piped Biff.asthma was asked how an attack feels. It doesntA Farewell to Featherwagonswill be in all feel good, she said.Halton public libraries, community centres and A Farewell to Featherwagons, written by Beck Jas, illustrated by Brandon KoepkeWhen it rains too much, the children said,elementary schools. The Region will provide Oakville Hospital FoundationYou cant even play soccer.copies to its community partners for educational While Biff and his siblings eventually useprograms. Its hardcover version is not available which is your legs as an alternative to vehicles.book, as well as pins, stickers and bookmarks their wings to fly to the beach, Jas said peopleto the general public though a pdf version is Each child was given their own copy of thecontaining ideas on saving the environment.can take the lead and use active transportation,available online through www.halton.ca.33 Friday, June 10, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com