{"product_id":"crowbar-the-smartest-bird-in-the-world-isbn-9780060002572","title":"Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003cbr\u003efunny and amazing story based on a real-life crow from renowned naturalist and\u003cbr\u003eNewbery Medal-winning author Jean Craighead George, with illustrations from\u003cbr\u003elong-time collaborator Wendell Minor. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwig George and T. Luke George have provided\u003cbr\u003eup-to-date research for this stunning picture book by their mother.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young\u003cbr\u003eboy finds a baby crow abandoned, cold and hungry. He takes him home, hoping to\u003cbr\u003enurse him back to health. His Grandpa disapproves—he thinks that crows are\u003cbr\u003epests and thieves! The boy knows that the crow he names “Crowbar” is capable of\u003cbr\u003elearning more than how to eat, caw, and fly. But can he prove it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs\u003cbr\u003eCrowbar grows, the boy teaches him how to speak and Crowbar teaches the boy\u003cbr\u003ejust how clever crows can be. With his innate intelligence, Crowbar will show\u003cbr\u003ehe is smarter than anyone could imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful new picture book from the author of \u003cem\u003eMy Side of the Mountain, Julie of the Wolves,\u003c\/em\u003e and many other beloved books will be welcomed by young naturalists.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Penned by late Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George and adapted by her children, this picture book follows the family’s real experience of rescuing and raising a baby crow foundling they named Crowbar, seamlessly incorporating facts about crows. Minor’s art, done in graphite and gouache and enhanced digitally, offers realistic, meticulous snapshots of the crow and family, forming a tender interspecies familial portrait. Back matter includes more about crows, with a list of additional resources. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Two of George’s three children are listed as collaborators on the Newbery Medalist’s final picture-book text; together they find the perfect balance of warmth and information. Minor’s lovely illustrations use a slightly subdued palette, giving the bird plenty of personality. Sweet story of nature and nurturing.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This fascinating story, based on a real George family experience, is lovingly told. While the text is uncomplicated and educational, the graphite-and-gouache illustrations, rendered by one of George’s longtime collaborators, charmingly capture Crowbar’s amazing and amusing antics. A wonderful examination of human compassion and animal intelligence.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889565069541,"sku":"NP9780060002572","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060002572.jpg?v=1730231510","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/crowbar-the-smartest-bird-in-the-world-isbn-9780060002572","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}