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Bird Talk: What Birds Are Saying and Why
by
Lita Judge (Goodreads Author)
A gorgeously illustrated tribute to birds of all kinds and the fantastic, funny, fascinating things that they do.
Birds have lots of ways of communicating: They sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean?
Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this fascinating picture book takes a look at the secret life of birds in a child-friendly...more
Birds have lots of ways of communicating: They sing and talk, dance and drum, cuddle and fight. But what does all of the bird talk mean?
Filled with gorgeous illustrations, this fascinating picture book takes a look at the secret life of birds in a child-friendly...more
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published
March 13th 2012
by Flash Point
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Communication is a nice slice through a wide, wide topic. This was a good choice.I almost think Judge could have focused on one bird and gone for depth?--maybe she'll do a follow-up.
I noticed Judge did an interesting suspense thing early in the book, where she gave a teaser on one spread and then delivered on it at the page turn. But then this disappeared later in the book as it got more cramped with content.
I think I may have a hard time with the informational book review, because the approac...more
I noticed Judge did an interesting suspense thing early in the book, where she gave a teaser on one spread and then delivered on it at the page turn. But then this disappeared later in the book as it got more cramped with content.
I think I may have a hard time with the informational book review, because the approac...more
The older you get the more facts seem to change. For example, when I was a kid I remember that some facts were as of yet unprovable but were told with a certain ring of truth. Take the dinosaurs as an example. As a kid I "knew" that they had all died out probably because of a big nasty meteor. Talk to a kid today and ask them what killed the dinosaurs and you will receive a very different interpretation. The dinos? Why didn't you know? They all turned into birds! Which is to say, there's a worki...more
Filled with large illustrations placed against generous white space, this picture book introduces the aviary world to young readers along with several textual samples of bird sounds. The author explains how those chirps and screeches uttered by birds mean something and are the birds' way of communication with one another. Thus, the "wahr...wahr..wahr" made by a male Blue Bird of Paradise and his upside down hanging from a perch are intended to ward off intruders and entice a mate. As usual, Judg...more
Audience: This book is primarily for grades 1-3. This book is a little more advanced and students might need help with meanings of words. This book will interest students to hear about the different types of birds that they see daily.
Appeal: This book is appealing because the title makes the assumption that birds talk. Students will find this quite interesting and unreal. The title alone will I believe intrigue students to want to read the book even if they have no interest in birds.
Application...more
Appeal: This book is appealing because the title makes the assumption that birds talk. Students will find this quite interesting and unreal. The title alone will I believe intrigue students to want to read the book even if they have no interest in birds.
Application...more
once again a book that screams for an ebook edition...The drawings are absolutely beautiful...how much more effective the book could be though, with actual links to the sounds and/or images of the birds themselves. Not that the drawings are not WONDERFUL...so they would deserve a 5 star. Perhaps a little humorous page to help move from each stage of life to the other might help (transitioning from mating/egg/parenting etc). Definitely great book for any child interested in birds but without bell...more
You have your nonfiction that clearly covers the basics – here’s an animal, here’s where it lives, here’s what it eats – and then you have books like Bird Talk, where every page brings something unexpected. Richly illustrated and keenly researched, Lita Judge’s ode to ornithological communication makes a nice counterpoint to the more workmanlike nonfiction staples.
Tweet, chirp, caw, strut – when it comes to the purposes and sophistication of bird communication, there’s much more than meets the e...more
Tweet, chirp, caw, strut – when it comes to the purposes and sophistication of bird communication, there’s much more than meets the e...more
Yes, there have been many books about birds for children (there are at least three in this batch of Cybils nominees) but this book is the definitive children's book for one aspect of birds: bird talk. Lita Judge shares all the quirky little-known information she could find with us, her readers, about where and when and how and why birds communicate. Add to the fascinating information big bold drawings of birds and you have a book that children will linger over. Wonderful book.
Jun 26, 2012
Dolly
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
parents reading with their children
Shelves:
2012,
childrens,
poetry-song-music,
africa,
south-central-america,
other-usa,
canada,
nonfiction,
south-pole-antarctica,
nepal
Gorgeous illustrations highlight this nonfiction book about birds. The narrative is informative, but not overwhelming with details. I love how pages alternate with longer and shorter narrative, so children can appreciate the pictures, not just the words. Overall, we really enjoyed reading this book together and our girls really enjoyed the section in the back with expanded information about each bird. I also liked the author's note at the end, too.
Incredible displays of feathers, bright-colors and complex songs are all ways that birds communicate and try to find a mate. Some birds puff and strut, others have large wattles, and still others drum on a branch with a stick. Once birds have found that mate, they communicate their pairing to others using dances, clattering bills, or by providing food for one another. When eggs and baby birds arrive, the parents use flashing wing colors, trickery or pretending to be wounded to lead predators awa...more
Twenty-nine birds featured in this book communicate their various needs using different sounds. The birds are from all continents and ecosystems. This is a great book for any child who likes to talk, imitate, and for a rainy day indoors. My child likes to have models to draw from. We will be using some drawings from this book. Simple text. A great book for all bird lovers!
Very simple nonfiction book about bird communication. Great illustrations. For later 1st grade or 2nd graders. Head's up for read aloud: it does refer to a bird that uses its poop as missiles to defend itself, and talks about the blue footed boobies. Neither is a reason not to read it, I just like to be prepared for those moments with a class of 7-year-olds.
Loved the illustrations. Some of the facts were really neat, but the text is a bit choppy. Still - this could be a good nonfiction title for a k-3 classroom read as long as there was time to talk about each page as it was read. It could also be a good jumping off point for a homeschooling unit on birds or animal communication.
Gorgeous illustations and interesting facts about birds presented in a way that's sure to be appealing to kids. The "Birds in this Book" section identify the birds and offer more facts to readers. I'm thinking I need to plan a bird program for the spring and use this title along with National Geographic Angry Birds.
In this nonfiction selection about birds, Judge describes the varied ways that birds communicate. With soft but accurate watercolors, each bird's communication style is described in kid-friendly language.
Recommended for students in grades 2 - 4. A lovely nonfiction addition to any library serving children.
Recommended for students in grades 2 - 4. A lovely nonfiction addition to any library serving children.
Beautiful artwork captures the comical and fascinating world of bird communication. My personal favorites are the dance of the Blue Footed Boobie and the Wood Duck. Who knew that the mother duck must convince her newborns to hurl themselves (not fly, mind you) out of a tree? Now that's persuasive quacking.
An assortment of factoids about how and why various birds communicate. Weird editing means the illustrations and text don't always jibe; for example, the actions of two peregrine falcons on one page (one holding something in its claws, the other lunging out at us) are inexplicable until you read the text on the following page (about the mother holding prey to lure her young to fly) that the pictures were clearly meant to illustrate. But the illustrations are lovely, realistic and depict the bird...more
Lita Judge also wrote The Red Sled, but this book is entirely different. It is about the way birds communicate. There is a nice end page that identifies the birds illustrated in the book. This is a good introduction to some very basic bird behavior.
This book tells about a variety of birds and what their sounds mean. Covers how birds protect eggs, attract mates, avoid predators, and more. Includes list of birds and their habitats at the back of the book, glossary, and references. Colorful illustrations.
Written by the granddaughter of ornithologists, this book is a great introduction to how birds communicate with each other. I will make the small disclaimer that I'm a huge bird-nerd though so there aren't many bird books that I don't love.
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Beautifully illustrated book about how birds communicate, both vocally and physically. Back matter has additional interesting facts about each bird. Students will enjoy the missiles of poop - talk about communication!
Written and illustrated by the grand-daughter of ornithologists, this book nicely covers a variety of birds and their modes of communication, from dances to songs to those birds that learn to mimic the sounds around them.
Entertaining collection of birds and examples of what their distinctive chirps and behaviors mean. Along with the drawings, the pages in the back provide the physical characteristics and habitat, a glossary, and references.
Looking for a fun way to teach animal adaptations? This book is perfect. It describes how a wide variety of birds use their voices and body language to attract mates, stay in touch with their young, avoid enemies, and more. BIRD TALK belongs in every elementary classroom and on the bookshelves of bird lovers young and old.
Engaging and informative. Good introduction to bird talk. I like the illustrations and the discussion on all of the different types of birds. I will be using it for a discussion on academic language.
I learned a lot about birds from this book. I love that the information is parsed out in short sections throughout the book. This would be a great title for the Beehive Award short list.
Loved this gorgeous book about how birds communicate! The pictures are beautiful and clear and easy to focus on. The text is short, concise, and very interesting.
Appealing illustrations, some interesting information about bird communication, too, but seemed a little haphazardly organized.
Adored the pictures. Plenty of personality. Snippets of info just enough and touching on a wide range of birds
Anyone who loves birds will appreciate this book, regardless of age. Good information and awesome illustrations.
Informational books with great illustration of birds..engaging informational book with fictional vibe
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