Magnificent Birds

by Candlewick Press, Narisa Togo (Illustrator)

Attractive and informative, this celebration of magnificent birds around the world will set hearts soaring -- a perfect gift for avid bird-watchers and art lovers alike.

From the bird of paradise that performs an extravagant courtship dance in the rain forest to the bar-tailed godwit that flies thousands of miles across the ocean without stopping, readers can learn about incredible birds from all over the world with this strikingly illustrated gift book. In stylish linocut prints, Narisa Togo captures the beauty of both rare and familiar winged creatures from every part of the globe, presenting Japanese cranes, kakapos from New Zealand, and Andean flamingoes among the fourteen graceful birds on display.

Genres: Picture Books, Birds, Nonfiction, Nature, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 4, 2018

About the author

Candlewick Press arrived on the scene with some of the highest-quality picture books anywhere. And in the years since then, our offerings have grown to encompass all ages, from board books to e-books, high-end novelty to cutting-edge fiction. What hasn't changed is our goal of excellence, our model of independence, and our commitment to the authors and illustrators who create our books and the readers who love them.
Two decades and more than 2,000 awards and accolades later, we are as committed as ever to independent thinking and primed for a future that looks brighter than ever.

Reviews

[Laura Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary, informative book on birds. Lovely illustrations. Great for the new bird lover/watcher.

[Vera Godley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Birds hold a tremendous amount of fascination to me and to many others throughout the world. The variety of birds is mind boggling. Their beauty is stunning. Their habits and life patterns fascinating.

Books about birds from all parts of the World are treasures. Treasures because they brings bits and pieces of this beauty to our homes and we can sit and enjoy at our leisure.

Magnificent Birds is written is a simple, flowing text that is easily understood by the upper elementary grade level child. The amount of factual information is terse and to the point and without complexity. This makes for enjoyable, yet educational, reading. The book is produced in collaboration with the British Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

The illustrations are made with an art form that is a bit stark. Colors are somewhat dense and on some pages appear dull to this reader. However, they may depict with a degree of accuracy the colorsphere of the location and birds being presented in the drawings.

I found the book to be highly informative and quite enjoyable. I think it a good addition to public and school libraries as well as the home-school library. "Birders" might enjoy perusing the book, but might prefer a more detailed presentation. The book is beautifully bound and quite sturdy.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Candlewick Press to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine alone and are freely given.

[Brenda Kahn]

Sometimes you own a book for its beauty. This is a gorgeous browsing book with bits of information about fourteen magnificent birds.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book like this longs to be placed face-out, on display, where it will catch the eye and interest of passers-by. The gorgeous linocut prints spread across two-pages, supporting factual information about birds that are well known and also birds that are lesser known.
I'm always looking for quality nonfiction picture books to read aloud to my students, and this will certainly be put in the line-up (and also on display)!

[Alex Baugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrator Narisa Togo has created this lovely book featuring fourteen different birds and it certainly reflects her own lifelong avian love. Each bird is placed in its customary habitat and given a two page linocut spread done in a palette of soft, subtle but natural color. Accompanying each illustration is text that gives the bird's name, species, and to where it is native. For example, the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, Arcbilocbus Colubris, Native to North and Central America. Togo has really captured the natural beauty and drama of each bird, from the more common of the species to the more unusual, offering the reader a wide variety from around the world. Young readers who are already interested in birds will appreciate this book, and those who haven't discovered the fascinating world of birding are in for a real treat.

[Eve Costarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificent Birds by Narisa Togo
This is a gorgeously illustrated non-fiction book, one that would be comfortable on a coffee table as well as in the hands of a child who loves picture books and is interested in birds and nature. Each carefully crafted linoleum-cut print is accompanied by a capsule about eat specific bird, offering just enough information to peak interest. I love the soft color palette and the lines in the prints lend a sense of movement and a life-like feeling to the birds.
This is a beautiful artistic book that highlights the love of birds, nature and looking up!


¡Olé Namaste! Eve Costarelli

Thank you to Jessica Kingsley Publishers for sending me a copy of this book. All opinions stated are my own.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a lifelong love of birds. This book is stunning. Narisa Togo’s prints are gorgeous. This is a must have for a classroom or children’s library. Love this beautiful book. The colors! The birds! Oh my.

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous! So great to see a book with birds of the Pacific Rim here in the US, too.

This book feels like it's really all about enjoying the art and the sense of the birds in their landscape that it conveys. Good but brief information on each bird.

[Richa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificent illustrations!

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

An elementary and up book about different types of birds. Each two page spread features a different bird and facts about said bird. Not overwheleming but very informative

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fourteen birds from all over the world are beautifully illustrated in this field guide.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had the author included back matter with the text, this would have been a 5 star for me. Even still, the information included is well written and engaging. The illustrations are simply stunning.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm impressed! Beautiful, old-style prints and a sense of wonder and respect for the amazing birds who call our planet home.

[Yentl ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a books about birds from all over the world. I love the illustrations it has and also the concise information that it has about each of them.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and informative.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful celebration of fourteen extraordinary birds from around the world.

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations! I just wish they covered more birds!

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning, intricate illustrations with short informative descriptions—perfect for young avian enthusiasts ❤️

[Aeicha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readers will be captivated by the wealth of information about various types of birds found within this beautiful collection. Togo’s rich colors and artistic renderings bring these stunning birds to life.

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Candlewick Press may have provided the text for Magnificent Birds but Narisa Togo's illustrations give the book its heart and soul. She is an artist living and working in Japan and has a life long love for birds. I read her book as research and inspiration for the summer camp I was planning: birds of a feather, dinosaurs together.

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