The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems
A beautiful volume arranged by season highlights a handful of birds whose audio and visual appearances influence the landscape of the calendar year. Elegant watercolor illustrations of scenes and species pair perfectly with the verses, accompanied by side sketches and birding notes jotted in cursive. In “Spring” we witness the contrast of crows amidst the white blossoms of an apple tree: blooming apple tree / round and white as one peeled fruit / crow-seeds at its core. The conclusion offers “Notes for Birdwatchers and Haiku Lovers”—assorted details about the 24 birds featured, including their identifying songs and calls. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Stan Fellows
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 8-14
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Poetry
Subjects:
Birds (Fiction)
Birds (Informational)
Seasons
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9780763630492
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 811 Rosen