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"""The pleasing text is well constructed, with rhythm and rhyme altered in different types of stanzas and distinctive birdsongs included in the verse. . . . A beautifully crafted, informative picture book."" --Booklist, starred review ""This charming and unusual nature story contributes something new to the overstuffed field of bird-related picture books. . . . As welcome as the robin in springtime."" --Kirkus, starred review ""The restraint of the artwork dovetails nicely with the story's themes: caretaking. . . and observation. . . A fine book about watching living things in the wild, and it also serves as a beginning birders' guide, identifying the features and cries of common backyard birds."" --Publishers Weekly ""[A] lovely introduction to common neighborhood birds."" --School Library Journal ""With its many birdcalls that invite imitation, the text is enjoyable in its own right, as are the softly texture, earth-toned setting in which children and birds enjoy each other's company."" --Bulletin --"

The pleasing text is well constructed, with rhythm and rhyme altered in different types of stanzas and distinctive birdsongs included in the verse. . . . A beautifully crafted, informative picture book. --Booklist, starred review This charming and unusual nature story contributes something new to the overstuffed field of bird-related picture books. . . . As welcome as the robin in springtime. --Kirkus, starred review The restraint of the artwork dovetails nicely with the story's themes: caretaking. . . and observation. . . A fine book about watching living things in the wild, and it also serves as a beginning birders' guide, identifying the features and cries of common backyard birds. --Publishers Weekly [A] lovely introduction to common neighborhood birds. --School Library Journal With its many birdcalls that invite imitation, the text is enjoyable in its own right, as are the softly texture, earth-toned setting in which children and birds enjoy each other's company. --Bulletin

The pleasing text is well constructed, with rhythm and rhyme altered in different types of stanzas and distinctive birdsongs included in the verse. . . . A beautifully crafted, informative picture book. <b>--<i>Booklist, </i> starred review </b></p> This charming and unusual nature story contributes something new to the overstuffed field of bird-related picture books. . . . As welcome as the robin in springtime. <b>--<i>Kirkus, </i>starred review </b></p> The restraint of the artwork dovetails nicely with the story's themes: caretaking. . . and observation. . . A fine book about watching living things in the wild, and it also serves as a beginning birders' guide, identifying the features and cries of common backyard birds. <b>--<i>Publishers Weekly </b></i> [A] lovely introduction to common neighborhood birds. <b>--<i>School Library Journal</i></b> With its many birdcalls that invite imitation, the text is enjoyable in its own right, as are the softly texture, earth-toned setting in which children and birds enjoy each other's company. <b>--<i>Bulletin</i></b>

The pleasing text is well constructed, with rhythm and rhyme altered in different types of stanzas and distinctive birdsongs included in the verse. . . . A beautifully crafted, informative picture book. <b> <i>Booklist, </i> starred review </b></p> This charming and unusual nature story contributes something new to the overstuffed field of bird-related picture books. . . . As welcome as the robin in springtime. <b> <i>Kirkus, </i>starred review </b></p> The restraint of the artwork dovetails nicely with the story's themes: caretaking. . . and observation. . . A fine book about watching living things in the wild, and it also serves as a beginning birders' guide, identifying the features and cries of common backyard birds. <b> <i>Publishers Weekly </b></i> [A] lovely introduction to common neighborhood birds. <b> <i>School Library Journal</i></b> With its many birdcalls that invite imitation, the text is enjoyable in its own right, as are the softly texture, earth-toned setting in which children and birds enjoy each other's company. <b> <i>Bulletin</i></b>

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Rita Gray is the author of several acclaimed picture books for children. She lives in New York City with her family. www.ritagrayreads.com Ken Pak has worked at both Dreamworks Animation and Walt Disney Feature Animation. He lives in San Francisco. www.pandagun.com

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