Gracie The Blue Jay

A true story of rescue, love & friendship

Meet Gracie,
the most amazing Blue Jay in the world

Come in and perch as we introduce you to Gracie, the family that loves him, and the family that made an unbreakable pact with him.

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About Gracie

Just who saved who?

As seen in People Magazine, The Daily Mail and major media outlets around the world, the uplifting story of Gracie The Blue Jay is one that has been enjoyed by children and adults of all ages.

Rescued as a baby in the spring of 2015, and released back into the wild a few weeks later, Gracie has been a loving part of our family ever since. As a family, we have experienced so much with Gracie, including helping him raise 14 broods of babies.

Gracie the Blue Jay perched on a child's hand among toys on the living room rug
A visit from Gracie
Gracie standing in the backyard bird bath
Bath time!
  • 2015Rescued as a tiny nestling, then released back to the wild
  • 14Broods of babies the family helped Gracie raise
  • 2Books by Ken so far, with a third on the way
Dina, during her cancer treatment, kissing Gracie and smiling as he perches on her shoulder

By her side, every step of the way

In the winter of 2016, Dina, Gracie's rescue mommy, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and Gracie was by her side every step of the way. It is these stories, and so much more, that we wish to share with you.

Books by Ken Theissen

Gracie's books

Throughout our journey, Ken has published two books, with a third on the way, that bring readers into our uplifting and often adventurous life with Gracie.

Cover of Gracie's Colorful World, a coloring storybook

Story + coloring book

Gracie's Colorful World

As seen in People magazine, The Daily Mail and major media outlets around the world, the uplifting story of Gracie The Blue Jay is one that has been enjoyed by children and adults of all ages.

Gracie's Colorful World expands upon the inspirational story of Ken's first book, Gracie's Wild Adventures, and includes more than 30 of his own unique coloring book illustrations in this delightfully adventurous true story. When you open Gracie's Colorful World your adventure with Gracie begins. Gather together your favorite crayons and harness your imagination, because it is now time to share those beautiful colors with Gracie's world.

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Cover of Gracie's Wild Adventures by Kenneth Theissen

The true story

Gracie's Wild Adventures

"Hi little birdie, you must be lost," said Dina as she scooped up the tiny nestling in her hands. With no mommy bird in sight, Dina brought the baby inside. Little did she know of the impact she would have on the baby bird, or that the baby bird would have on her.

Gracie's Wild Adventures follows the real-life relationship between a wild Blue Jay and one very loving and grateful family. By the end you may just be thinking to yourself, "Just who saved who?"

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What readers are saying

Every page in this book was like a perfect day at Disney World to me, meaning pure happiness and fun.
Amazon review
Imagine the best possible outcome rescuing a baby bird and multiply it by one thousand. Now you have Gracie's Wild Adventures.
Reader review
This book is a great one. A treasure.
Goodreads review

The official Gracie shop

Bring Gracie home

Fun Gracie merchandise, all illustrated by Ken.

Gracie The Blue Jay plush toy

Take home a cuddly Gracie of your very own.

Gracie The Blue Jay t-shirts, tumblers and phone cases from the official store

T-shirts, tumblers & more

Shirts, phone cases and tumblers featuring Ken's illustrations from Gracie's Wild Adventures, Gracie's Colorful World and Team Gracie Hawk Busters.

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Press

Gracie in the news

Gracie's story has been shared by newspapers, magazines and websites around the world.

From Gracie's world

Latest updates

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Questions about the books, the shop or Gracie? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

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