{"product_id":"sparrow-loves-birds","title":"Sparrow Loves Birds","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Sparrow--a curious young birder eager to explore her neighborhood's surroundings--in this STEM picture book written by a professional wildlife ornithologist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Amid recent efforts to diversify bird-watching, this inviting work is especially welcome. Certain to cultivate a love of nature in all who pick it up.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sparrow sets out for a day of birding, where she watches, listens, and identifies the many types of birds around her through their color (red--a cardinal), song (\"Cheer up! Cheer up!\"--a robin), and movement (flitting backward, forward, and even upside down--a hummingbird). Using her notebook and markers, Sparrow records all the birds she sees on her walk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This interactive STEM offering is a welcome primer for young children interested in birding close to home. The back matter features an author's note, birding tips for kids to get started, and a primer birding field guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSparrow Loves Birds\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Anthony's bird illustrations are lovingly rendered... A worthy addition to a collection, especially one that offers a bird-watching kit for little birders in its Library of Things.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An avian-loving child named Sparrow goes bird-watching in this observational picture book that emphasizes sensory methods of perception. . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e the protagonist's day outside invitingly suggests that patience and perception are all it takes to connect to nature. An author's note, bird-watching tips, and bird glossary conclude.\" \u003ci\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tamisha Anthony, Murry Burgess","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46331872739564,"sku":"9780316307222","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780316307222.jpg?v=1743540136","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/sparrow-loves-birds","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}