Why is the snake so long? Why does the cheetah have spots? In this delightful and engaging fiction book, young Marika spends the day listening to her grandmother's stories about the interesting features of animals in the jungle. Grandmother's charming tales often mention Magic Bird, who flies around fixing problems with her magical feathers. Has Marika ever seen Magic Bird? Beginning readers will love the accessible text. Playful illustrations on each page will enchant readers and listeners of all ages.