"Most parrots spend their days eating
some combination of seeds, nuts, fruits,
berries, buds, or flowers. Many have
their specialities.
Hyacinth macaws crack large palm nuts
with powerful beaks.
Blue-winged parrots feed on grass seeds.
Scaly-breasted lorikeets sip nectar and
eat pollen from flowers."
I just did a count of previous books in this much-loved series. This is the eighth, and I do hope it won't be the last. I have enjoyed every one and all the information they provide, while also making me laugh. Maxwell Eaton does a great job of filling heads with facts and interesting fare; the parrots are articulate and also willing to provide their own interpretations.
Readers are engaged from the the beginning when they learn that they are 350 different species throughout the world, and see labelled cartoon-like illustrations on each spread. As well as their name, the labels tell where they can be found across the globe. The author also captions his illustrations with their many characteristics. Simply stated text allows accessibility for kids as young as 5 or 6.
Information boxes add further matter of interest for readers. The design is full of fun, and humorous talk between the various parrots featured. Instructive and most enjoyable, I just read that it is the final book in the series. They are perfect for nonfiction shelves - don't miss the chance to add them to your classroom library.
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