This lively board book introduces young ones to a colorful collection of very busy birds.
These birds are busy!
Most of our feathered friends fly, but what about the ones that soar or strut, paddle or perch? Explore the kinetic lives of birds through captivating collage illustrations, filled with bright colors and strong shapes. Playful text will introduce infants and toddlers to a variety of verbs, making this a fun read-aloud for bird lovers of all ages.
Key Text Features
labels
illustrations
This lively board book introduces young ones to a colorful collection of very busy birds.
These birds are busy!
Most of our feathered friends fly, but what about the ones that soar or strut, paddle or perch? Explore the kinetic lives of birds through captivating collage illustrations, filled with bright colors and strong shapes. Playful text will introduce infants and toddlers to a variety of verbs, making this a fun read-aloud for bird lovers of all ages.
Key Text Features
labels
illustrations
| Published By | Groundwood Books Ltd — Sep 1, 2021 |
| Specifications | 26 pages | 6 in x 8 in |
| Keywords | differences; similarities; opposites; nature; natural world; animals; habitats and ecosystems; read aloud; connecting; board book; labels; illustrations; collage style artwork; gift book; |
| Written By |
GERALDO VALÉRIO was born in Brazil, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, followed by a Master of Arts at New York University. His books, which frequently receive starred reviews, include My Book of Butterflies and My Book of Birds, Two Green Birds, At the Pond (Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award honor book), Blue Rider, Turn On the Night and Night Runners. His work has been published in Canada, the US, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto, Ontario. |
| Illustrated by |
GERALDO VALÉRIO was born in Brazil, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, followed by a Master of Arts at New York University. His books, which frequently receive starred reviews, include My Book of Butterflies and My Book of Birds, Two Green Birds, At the Pond (Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award honor book), Blue Rider, Turn On the Night and Night Runners. His work has been published in Canada, the US, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto, Ontario. |
| Written By |
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GERALDO VALÉRIO was born in Brazil, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, followed by a Master of Arts at New York University. His books, which frequently receive starred reviews, include My Book of Butterflies and My Book of Birds, Two Green Birds, At the Pond (Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award honor book), Blue Rider, Turn On the Night and Night Runners. His work has been published in Canada, the US, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto, Ontario. |
| Illustrated by |
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GERALDO VALÉRIO was born in Brazil, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, followed by a Master of Arts at New York University. His books, which frequently receive starred reviews, include My Book of Butterflies and My Book of Birds, Two Green Birds, At the Pond (Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award honor book), Blue Rider, Turn On the Night and Night Runners. His work has been published in Canada, the US, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto, Ontario. |
| Audience | ages 0 to 3 / grades P to 3 |
| Reading Levels |
Guided Reading G
Fountas & Pinnel Text Level G |
| Key Text Features | labels; illustrations |
Commended, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2022
Brilliant illustrations … a sturdy board book for smallest book-lovers.
” —Winnipeg Free PressA vocabulary builder.
” —CM: Canadian Review of Materials