Donohoe, Moira Rose. Birds. Little Kids First Nature Guide. National Geographic Kids, 04/2024. 48pp. Nonfiction. PLB $19.99. 978-1-4263-7546-0. Paper $9.99. 978-1-4263-7539-2. GRADES 1–4. ADDITIONAL.
Sharp color photos are the highlight of this introduction to birds, and would work well for children who are taking their first birdwatching trip. Each spread focuses on a topic or type of bird, including body parts, eggs and chicks, songbirds, parrots, and more. The format for each spread includes a paragraph in large print, detailed captions for each photo adding more details, and charts that list the bird’s size, home, food, and sound. Only available in paperback or library binding, this works as a helpful supplementary book on birds, and includes a glossary and index.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool