Bookverdict.com

title

Add to My List

The Cuckoo's Haiku

And Other Birding Poems

By Rosen, Michael J. & Fellows, Stanley & Fellows, Stan

Publishers Summary:
In spare and graceful words, poet and birder Michael J. Rosen captures the forecasting call of the mysterious cuckoo as well as essential characteristics of more than twenty commonly seen North American birds. This artfully compiled book, enriched by the artwork of watercolorist Stan Fellows, captures the excitement of recognizing a bird, whether a darting kingfisher, a wandering wild turkey, or a chirpy house sparrow.

 Not Rated. Be the first to rate this product!

ISBN
978-0-76363-049-2
Publisher
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2009

Gr 3-Up Rosen and Fellows present an appealing introduction to 24 common North American birds by melding poetry, field notes, and gorgeous watercolor artwork. The spare haiku verses are seasonally arranged and zero in on the avian subjects' distinctive characteristics that make them easy to identify, mainly thei...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

"The pond's still airstrip / far-off trumpets grow louder-- / one <i>splash!</i> two...hushed...glides..." Lyrical language, realistic watercolor and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Become a Pro


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Add To My List

cover
by

This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Export


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Save List Search Query


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close

Follow Lists


This feature is only available to Pro subscribers. Please log in, or upgrade your subscription.
Close