ABOUT US
Beverly Kozol-Tattlebaum is a former company president; a certified paralegal; and a licensed real-estate broker. She spent many years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she received the Infinite Mile Award for Excellence, and she currently teaches grades 9–12 at Stoughton High School.
A lifelong bird lover, Beverly was inspired by Paco—her extraordinary Amazon parrot whose ability to “speak” with clarity delighted both children and adults. Under New Wings: A Feathered Family was co-authored with her grandson, Benjamin R. Mallock, whose artwork brings Paco’s spirited personality to life on every page.
A proud member of the Massachusetts and National Audubon Societies, Beverly supports bird and wildlife conservation and encourages children to explore nature through stories and art. Her years at MIT also broadened her appreciation for the natural world, including an appreciation for ocean science.
Ben Mallock is the grandson of Beverly Kozol-Tattlebaum and the co-author and art director of Under New Wings: A Feathered Family.
While Ben was in college, his grandmother shared the story she was writing and invited him to join her as a creative partner. Their casual conversations soon turned into lively art-and-story sessions, and Ben discovered how much he enjoyed shaping Paco’s world.
With Beverly’s love of birds and Ben’s fresh artistic vision, the collaboration evolved naturally—a true team effort between two generations. Ben is proud to have helped bring his grandmother’s imaginative world to life through color, design, and storytelling.
Under New Wings: A Feathered Family is a tender, true-to-life tale reminding children that adoption doesn’t mean saying goodbye — it means love can grow in many places.
Inspired by my spirited Amazon parrot, this story is a celebration of love, belonging, and the beautiful ways families, dreams can take flight.
UNDER NEW WINGS A FEATHERED FAMILY
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Q&A
It began with Paco a clever, spirited Amazon parrot who was part of our family. He was
playful, curious, and full of heart, and I often felt his story deserved to be shared.
Over time, that feeling grew into Under New Wings: A Feathered Family a story about
friendship, belonging, and the many ways love can bring a family together.
Ralph has a story of his own.
His beginning was not an easy one. He was the son of Delores Rat, and after losing the safety
and comfort every little creature deserves, Ralph found himself alone, searching for a place to
belong.
Like many small creatures people sometimes misunderstand, Ralph could frighten those who did
not yet know his gentle nature. But everything began to change when he found his way into our
household—and into the watchful company of Paco, the wise Amazon parrot.
Before long, Ralph began to find his place among the Feathered Family. He stayed close,
learning their rhythms, quietly discovering what it meant to belong.
One sunny afternoon, as the children were enjoying ice cream, someone suddenly spotted Ralph
and shrieked.
Paco quickly calmed them.
“Don’t be afraid! This rat is my friend, and he won’t bite—I promise.”
Ralph squeaked, “Thank you for letting me stay,” then boldly gobbled the little scoop Mrs. K
had set aside—and let out a noisy burp.
Paco tilted his head.
“Manners, please.”