"I flaunt a full skirt
of milky-white lace.
My apron is yellow,
my dress has a face."
What a lovely show this is! I have always been interested in birds, as are so many young children. For them, this book is pretty fascinating fare. The birds are shown in feathered splendor. There are 18 of them, and they can be found throughout the world. The rhymes created for their introductions speak to the beauty of their 'clothing'.
They are the only creatures that sport feathers. Seeing so many species is of great interest. They are all decked-out in their own personal finery and the description is voiced by the birds themselves. The clothing descriptions are varied: coat, jacket, skirt, apron, dress, vest, suit, headdress, tailcoat. The list goes on.
While each acrylic illustration shows their colors, their grace, and their beauty in a centerpiece image bordered by matching colors or on double-page spreads that provide clear settings, they are not named until the final pages of the book. That allows for sharing knowledge of the species, or guessing what they might be. All are dazzling.
The thumbnails at the end name the birds, offer a snippet of information about each, and let readers know where they can be found in the world. Finally, the author invites readers to go back and find the birds that belong to the colors and patterns exhibited in a small squares gameboard. Answers are provided ... whew!
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