  | Birds everywhere Author: De la Bedoyere, Camilla | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined.
| Illustrator: | Teckentrup, Britta |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (12/15/22)
School Library Journal (06/30/23)
Booklist (03/15/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 03/15/2023 Birds present an astonishing range of colors, sizes, and behaviors, and though no book can cover the incredible variety, this one gamely gives it a go, packing an impressive amount of diversity into a slim survey of the subject. After a crash course in basic bird biology humorously titled “It’s a bird! (So what is that?),” readers are whisked along an evolutionary trail before the more in-depth studies begin. Birds from every continent are included, and while topics are mostly general (flight, feeding habits, courtship rituals), a few species are treated to more thorough investigations. The spectacular spreads are broken up into colored text boxes and have “Can you find it?” challenges sprinkled throughout, keeping the audience engrossed and entertained. The lively digital illustrations are glorious; younger readers will delight in the riot of color and movement, older children will find a wealth of astonishing facts, and all ages will discover new details upon every further examination. A sensational introduction to the weird and wonderful world of birds. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 06/30/2023 Gr 1–2—This highly browsable view into the world of birds is informative and visually compelling. It includes large spreads on habitat and anatomy, as well as different kinds of birds and the amazing things they do to survive in a wide variety of climates and habitats. The digital illustrations have the look of collage, and throughout the book there are interactive elements to encourage readers to search and find. The text does not provide enough detail on any one topic for research purposes, but for an introduction to the avian world this engaging title should spark curiosity for young bird enthusiasts. VERDICT For an introduction to the wide world of birds, this visually appealing title is recommended for collections looking to update their shelves.—John Scott - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
