{"product_id":"stinkbird-has-a-superpower-isbn-9780593529522","title":"Stinkbird Has a Superpower","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about it—if his adorable chick would quit interrupting him!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it their stinky, poopy smell?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat about their loud and beautiful song?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNegative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it the fact that they can swim?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNot that either, but you’re getting closer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust what is it that makes stinkbird chicks so special? You’ll have to read the book to find out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover more wacky animal facts in \u003ci\u003eParrotfish Has a Superpower\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePolecat Has a Superpower\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStinkbird Has a Superpower\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e “This comical picture book about the Amazonian hoatzin swoops in to delight readers with funny facts, and Shea’s smooth and textural digital illustrations and eye for composition effectively create a child-like stinkbird perspective . . . Educational narration pairs with bantering dialogue to portray a loving relationship between father and son.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cheerful and humorous . . . This book would be a treat for a nature-themed storytime. A lively glimpse of a weird and wonderful bird.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Effusive . . . The peppy, unmistakably fact-forward text gets plenty of zhuzh via digital images by Shea. Flat, tropical colors and layers of leaves convey the rainforest’s lushness while providing a suitably theatrical backdrop for an idiosyncratic family’s celebration of pride.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003eJill Esbaum has written many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eHow to Grow a Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrankenbunny\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIf a T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party\u003c\/i\u003e. Several of her books have been nominated for state awards, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!\u003c\/i\u003e won SCBWI’s Crystal Kite award. She also enjoys writing kooky beginning reader stories like Thunder and Cluck, as well as a variety of nonfiction books for National Geographic. Learn more at jillesbaum.com, and follow Jill on Twitter @JEsbaum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Shea is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books including the popular Ballet Cat series, The Dinosaur VS... series, and the runaway smash hit, \u003ci\u003eUnicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great\u003c\/i\u003e. He is an Eisner Award Nominee and has worked with Comedy Central, PBS Kids, Playhouse Disney, Nick Jr., Google, and other clients. Learn more at bobshea.com.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303118590181,"sku":"NP9780593529522","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593529522.jpg?v=1767737347","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/stinkbird-has-a-superpower-isbn-9780593529522","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}