David Elliott, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander
Candlewick Press
ISBN: 9780763653248 RRP: $27.95
Almost 20 different species of birds, each illustrated in its habitat with gorgeous gouache paintings as lyrical as the words, are shown in their busy day. The verses are short and witty, using light-hearted word play in some instances and majestic esteem in others, according to the spirit we attribute the subject. Readers of all ages will enjoy the playfulness of the poetry and the verve of the illustrations in this magnificent book.