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Book

Snow birds

Call Number

  • J 811 HALL (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2020]

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Audience

Ages 4 to 8. Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Summary

"Snowflakes whirling, snow-flocks swirling, streaks of white twirl through the night . . . You've heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime--but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse by Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Honoree Kirsten Hall and striking illustrations by award-winning artist Jenni Desmond, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the coldest months."--

Contents

  • Blue jay
  • Carolina wren
  • Common redpoll
  • Snow bunting
  • Snow goose
  • Black rosy-finch
  • Atlantic puffin
  • Ivory gull
  • Bohemian waxwing
  • Great gray owl
  • Ruffed grouse
  • Snowy owl
  • Black-capped chickadee
  • Golden-crowned kinglet
  • American tree sparrow
  • Downy woodpecker
  • Northern cardinal
  • Blue jay.

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Added Authors

Jenni Desmond