Birds from Head to Tail

by Stacey Roderick

Overview

Part bird book, part guessing game — what a perfect pair! In this interactive book, kids get to test their bird knowledge, one body part at a time. “What bird has eyes like this?” asks a spread showing a close-up illustration of the body part without revealing the rest of the bird’s body. “A bald eagle!” answers the following spread, which features an illustration of the whole bird in its habitat, along with intriguing information about its unique body part and what makes it special. Eight birds in all are featured, along with another eight on an additional spread at the back of the book. From a great horned owl’s head to a peacock’s tail, it’s fun guessing birds by their body parts!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781525301735
Publisher:	Kids Can Press
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Series:	Head to Tail
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	28 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Stacey Roderick is a children's book editor and the author of Dinosaurs from Head to Tail, Ocean Animals from Head to Tail and Bugs from Head to Tail. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.

Kwanchai Moriya is an illustrator and painter. He was born in New York and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. He completed his education with a degree in History from the University of California and a degree in Illustration from the Art Center College of Design. Kwanchai lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

Editorial Reviews

Engaging, attractive, and informative, a good choice for group storytime as well as one-on-one sharing.—Kirkus Reviews

Previous books in the “Head to Tail” series have been engaging, informative and just plain fun to read. Birds from Head to Tail, with its combination of familiar and lesser known birds, is completely consistent with the series' fine quality.—CM Magazine

... an entertaining, interactive game ...—Quill & Quire

An easy pick for most libraries.—School Library Journal

... a great option to read aloud, and animal lovers are sure to be interested in the great assortment of birds from around the world.—Resource Links

From the Publisher

11/01/2018

PreS-Gr 1—Combining a guessing game with quick facts, this book invites children to answer a series of questions matching avian characteristics with the corresponding species. Moriya's cut-paper collage is made up of stunning, brilliant colors—intricately done. Each bird is chosen for its distinct features, including the owl, hummingbird, eagle, kiwi, tern flamingo, blue-footed booby, and peacock. After each question is answered, Roderick supplies facts about that body part. She provides just the right amount of information to pique readers' interest. During storytimes, younger children can play the guessing game, while older kids could be presented with the more factual text. Back matter consists of eight additional feathered creatures with just a sentence about each. As an addition to the juvenile nonfiction collection, the art and text will encourage readers to pursue more information about the birds pictured. VERDICT Versatile for storytime. An easy pick for most libraries.—Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA

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