{"product_id":"the-bird-alphabet-book-isbn-9780881064575","title":"The Bird Alphabet Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eReady to go birding? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuick! Can you think of a bird whose name begins with X? Jerry  Pallotta found one, and also birds for Q and Z and all the other letters  of the alphabet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this isn't a simple \"A is for Atlantic Puffin\" kind of alphabet book. Find out where these birds live, how they survive, and the unique qualities that make them interesting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Full of facts and fun, this book is sure to intrigue children with  its array of feathered friends, from the familiar to the exotic. Take a  brilliant tour of the bird world.Why am I reviewing a kids' book? Because I've found one that is  superbly and accurately written and illustrated. I test-drove it with my  two-year-old, and it cruised along smoothly. If you don't have a  two-to-six-year-old ((the age range for which this book is appropriate),  use the kid next door, or down the street, or grandkids. Better yet,  make an excuse to contribute a copy to your local library. You will  enjoy the art and humor, maybe learn a new bird or two or at least learn  something about the biology of some old friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each page of \u003ci\u003eThe Bird Alphabet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is devoted to one letter  and is illustrated by a bird whose name begins with that letter. For  example, \"A\" is for Atlantic Puffin and is illustrated by a group of  Atlantic Puffins on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea. Of course, one of  them has a mouthful of fish—arranged with head and tail alternately  protruding from the Puffin's beak as is typical of puffins. Pallotta  throws in a bit of humor, and a good lesson, by presenting \"B\" for bat,  but recanting with an explanation for why bat are not birds. The  red-footed and Blue-footed Boobies replace the bat. Some choices are  naturals: \"R\" is for Roadrunner. Others are not such likely picks: \"W\"  is for White-faced Scops-Owl. \"X\"? \"X\" is for... well I'll let you read  it for yourself.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBirder's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJerry Pallotta\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere. Jerry lives in Boston, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdgar Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e, a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, is a  professional designer and illustrator. He has illustrated several books  including \u003ci\u003eThe Furry Alphabet Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bird Alphabet Book\u003c\/i\u003e. Edgar lives in Vermont.A is for Atlantic Puffin. Atlantic Puffins have colorful beaks. They live on the ocean almost all year. When nesting on land, they are found in groups called colonies.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301162176741,"sku":"NP9780881064575","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780881064575.jpg?v=1767738385","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-bird-alphabet-book-isbn-9780881064575","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}