num_pages: 64
description: The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful magnificent silly and surprising feathered creatures from around the world. Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs  The Big Book of Beasts  and The Big Book of the Blue  The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the worlds most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommers distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful flamboyant impressive and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves. The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds peacocks flamingos bald eagles secretary birds puffins red-crowned cranes and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty funny and full of remarkable facts. Yuval Zommers illustrations and fresh approach are what make this series feel distinct. His glorious and quirky pictures appeal to young children who will relish the flighty questions and pithy facts about the most exciting creatures of the sky. Illustrated in color throughout
language: English
title: The Big Book of Birds
publisher: Thames & Hudson