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Odd Birds: Meet Nature's Weirdest Flock

By Laura Gehl
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In Odd Birds: Meet Nature's Weirdest Flock by Laura Gehl, readers are introduced to a quirky array of avian wonders from around the world. The book showcases birds with unique traits, exploring their unusual behaviours and striking appearances. It's both educational and entertaining, making it a delightful read for children curious about the natural world's diversity.
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You might enjoy this vibrant and engaging book if you're fascinated by the quirky and peculiar characteristics of the animal kingdom. It offers a delightful journey that introduces young readers to nature's most unusual birds with captivating illustrations and fun facts. This delightful exploration promises to inspire a love for wildlife and spark curiosity in budding naturalists.

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Odd Birds: Meet Nature's Weirdest Flock

"Introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor--the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world"--]cProvided by publisher.

Meet nature's oddballs in this charming board book about some of the most unique birds in the world

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Backyard birds—move over! Odd Birds introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor—the largest flying bird in North America!

Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world.

At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bird, along with more detailed factual information. The eight birds featured are the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed booby, shoebill stork, ostrich, hoatzin, oilbird, California condor, and burrowing owl.

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This children's book is praised for its blend of informative content and delightful illustrations, offering an engaging and educational experience for young readers. With its captivating presentation, it promises to be enjoyable and enlightening, appealing perfectly to its intended audience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419742231

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Board book

Date Published: 23 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gareth Lucas
  • Illustrated by Gareth Lucas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 22

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laura Gehl

About the Author

Laura Gehl is a former science teacher who still loves getting kids excited about science and nature . . . now through her books. Ever since reading about a poop-shooting caterpillar many years ago, Gehl has spent time researching and writing about interesting creatures and their behaviors. She is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including the Baby Scientist board book series, Odd Beasts, Happy Llamakkah!, and Happy Owl-oween!. Gehl lives with her husband and four kids in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where she enjoys observing and exploring in the woods near her home.

Gareth Lucas is an illustrator and designer living in Essex, England, with his wife and five children. After studying at the University of Brighton School of Art and Central Saint Martins, he has worked on a variety of projects but enjoys nothing more than illustrating animals, birds, and the natural world. When he is not working, he can be heard indulging his other love—the banjo!

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