\n A good bet for the youngest bird-watchers.\n <\/p>\n
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Echoing the meter of \u201cMary Had a Little Lamb,\u201d Ward uses catchy original rhymes to describe the variety of nests birds create.<\/p>\n
Each sweet stanza is complemented by a factual, engaging description of the nesting habits of each bird. Some of the notes are intriguing, such as the fact that the hummingbird uses flexible spider web to construct its cup-shaped nest so the nest will stretch as the chicks grow. An especially endearing nesting behavior is that of the emperor penguin, who, with unbelievable patience,\u00a0incubates the egg between his tummy and his feet for up to\u00a060 days. The author clearly feels a mission to impart her extensive knowledge of birds and bird behavior to the very young, and she\u2019s found an appealing and attractive way to accomplish this. The simple rhymes on the left page of each spread, written from the young bird\u2019s perspective, will appeal to younger children, and the notes on the right-hand page of each spread provide more complex factual information that will help parents answer further questions and satisfy the curiosity of older children. Jenkins\u2019 accomplished\u00a0collage illustrations of common bird species\u2014woodpecker, hummingbird, cowbird, emperor penguin, eagle, owl, wren\u2014as well as exotics, such as flamingoes and hornbills, are characteristically naturalistic and accurate in detail.<\/p>\n
A good bet for the youngest bird-watchers. \u00a0
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\n (Informational picture book. 4-7)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n
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Pub Date:<\/b> March 18, 2014<\/p>\n
ISBN:<\/b> 978-1-4424-2116-5<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Page Count:<\/b> 40<\/p>\n
Publisher:<\/b> Beach Lane\/Simon & Schuster<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Review Posted Online:<\/b> Jan. 3, 2014<\/p>\n
Kirkus Reviews Issue:<\/b> Jan. 15, 2014<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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