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Who knew that sparrows like dust baths? Or that dog poo in the street is a great place for a sparrow to find lunch? Or that rats gladly eat sparrows? Follow this excursion to discover interesting facts about the lives of sparrows.

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Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. School Library Journal (10/01/2008): PreS-Gr 3Large, attention-grabbing watercolor illustrations accurately depict the life of a house sparrow, one of our country's most common nonnative species, including mating, nest-building, and raising chicks. A variety of layouts, from full-page to small vignettes that are still usable with groups of children, makes this a natural for classroom sharing or storytimes. Individual children who spend time one-on-one with the book will discover small dramas at play, such as cats stalking birds and families out for neighborhood walks. The most basic information appears in a large font on the left side of each spread, while other brief, smaller-font paragraphs reveal more specific facts about the creatures' lives, such as how they find food and build nests; thus the reading experience can be tailored to a variety of attention spans. Although this book is a European import, as are house sparrows, the author includes five paragraphs at the book's end about sparrows native to North America. Those who don't mind a bit of anthropomorphizing (a sparrow is scared; fledglings are happy hiding in the bushes) will find this a useful introduction to the annual life cycle of these birds. Ellen Fader, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands...is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands...is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children.

<p>School Library Journal (10/01/2008): <br> PreS-Gr 3Large, attention-grabbing watercolor illustrations accurately depict the life of a house sparrow, one of our country's most common nonnative species, including mating, nest-building, and raising chicks. A variety of layouts, from full-page to small vignettes that are still usable with groups of children, makes this a natural for classroom sharing or storytimes. Individual children who spend time one-on-one with the book will discover small dramas at play, such as cats stalking birds and families out for neighborhood walks. The most basic information appears in a large font on the left side of each spread, while other brief, smaller-font paragraphs reveal more specific facts about the creatures' lives, such as how they find food and build nests; thus the reading experience can be tailored to a variety of attention spans. Although this book is a European import, as are house sparrows, the author includes five paragraphs at the book's end about sparrows native to North America. Those who don't mind a bit of anthropomorphizing (a sparrow is scared; fledglings are happy hiding in the bushes) will find this a useful introduction to the annual life cycle of these birds. Ellen Fader, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

<b>Booklist</b> (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)</p>

<p>School Library Journal (10/01/2008): <br> PreS-Gr 3Large, attention-grabbing watercolor illustrations accurately depict the life of a house sparrow, one of our country's most common nonnative species, including mating, nest-building, and raising chicks. A variety of layouts, from full-page to small vignettes that are still usable with groups of children, makes this a natural for classroom sharing or storytimes. Individual children who spend time one-on-one with the book will discover small dramas at play, such as cats stalking birds and families out for neighborhood walks. The most basic information appears in a large font on the left side of each spread, while other brief, smaller-font paragraphs reveal more specific facts about the creatures' lives, such as how they find food and build nests; thus the reading experience can be tailored to a variety of attention spans. Although this book is a European import, as are house sparrows, the author includes five paragraphs at the book's

Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. School Library Journal (10/01/2008): PreS-Gr 3Large, attention-grabbing watercolor illustrations accurately depict the life of a house sparrow, one of our country's most common nonnative species, including mating, nest-building, and raising chicks. A variety of layouts, from full-page to small vignettes that are still usable with groups of children, makes this a natural for classroom sharing or storytimes. Individual children who spend time one-on-one with the book will discover small dramas at play, such as cats stalking birds and families out for neighborhood walks. The most basic information appears in a large font on the left side of each spread, while other brief, smaller-font paragraphs reveal more specific facts about the creatures' lives, such as how they find food and build nests; thus the reading experience can be tailored to a variety of attention spans. Although this book is a European import, as are house sparrows, the author includes five paragraphs at the book's end about sparrows native to North America. Those who don't mind a bit of anthropomorphizing (a sparrow is scared; fledglings are happy hiding in the bushes) will find this a useful introduction to the annual life cycle of these birds. Ellen Fader, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands...is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children. Booklist (08/01/2008): For young birdwatchers, this handsome, large picture book with simple words and spacious color illustrations followsa house sparrow through the seasons in town and country places. Beginning with the spring, when five eggs crack in the nest and the chicks hatch out, the text is filled with facts, such aswhat the birdseat and where they findtheir food, that will fascinate kids and make them look closely at wildlife around them. Then there is the drama of predators, including prowling cats, as well as the hardship of survival through the winter, followed by courtship and mating, nest building, and the cycle begins again. First published in the Netherlands and translated from the Dutch, this informative title concludes with a short note that fills in more facts, including how sparrows first came to North America from England in 1850.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.) ForeWord Magazine (July/August 2008): Sparrows, originally published in the Netherlands...is easy for children to comprehend; at the same time, they receive educational information. Parents and teachers can use this book as an instructional tool for elementary school children. The illustrations are clear, such as the picture of the mother bird laying eggs, and adults should prepare to answer questions that young ones may have. ... Overall, Sparrows ignites a love of bird watching into children.

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Hans Post was trained as a teacher and is the former head of education at the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands. He also worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature as the editor of a magazine for children. Kees Heij, a biologist, is a specialist on House Sparrows. Irene Goede studied drawing and textile arts at the college of education. After finishing this, she studied illustration at the Arts Academy in Kampen, the Netherlands.

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