That Quail, Robert Book

I do love reading animal stories, especially true accounts of real pets such as Robert, the quail. I've been hesitant to read this wonderful book since I was aware that quail don't have a long life span and it would probably be horribly painful to read of Robert's demise. But overall, this is an upbeat, joyous book that doesn't dwell upon the negative. I fell head over heels in love with Robert the quail.

A retired New England couple notice that a quail has built a nest in their large back yard and from a respectful distance they keep watch.
After the baby quail are hatched and the mother has led them away to safety they decide to investigate the nest.

2 eggs had failed to hatch and they bring them into their home for decorative purposes. After laying the eggs on the kitchen counter they are shocked to see a late arrival pecking his way out of the shell.
What to do? The mother quail won't be returning to the nest and would never accept the chick even if she did return to her old nest.

So begins the delightful story of Robert the quail as he takes over the household and becomes a local star during the early 1960's. As his fame grew his human mother was even interviewed on the NBC Today Show. The bright studio lights would've dehydrated and killed Robert in a few minutes or else the lovable quail would've made an appearance as well.

This is a must read book for all animal lovers and/or anyone that needs to have their spirits lifted.