Nature All Around: Birds by Carolyn Gavin, Pamela Hickman
Published by Kids Can Press on September 1, 2020
ISBN: 1771388188
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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This beautifully-illustrated nonfiction picture book packs a lot into 32 pages. Offering information about the general design, features, and habitats of birds, young readers will learn about feather structure, eggs, nests, and where birds go throughout the year. While specific birds are mentioned to illustrate a point, this book is not meant for use in studying specific birds. With it’s oversized pages and stunning illustrations, the book can be used in a classroom or by the budding bird-watcher. The book is part of the Nature All Around Series, which encourages kids to “hone their observation skills in order to appreciate the variety of wildlife that can be found right outside their front doors.” This title certainly has met this goal and author Hickman offers loads of fun facts and compelling write-ups. End matter includes information on how readers can help endangered birds, a bird feeder activity, a glossary, and an index. For grades 2-5.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth