Birdsong

by Audrey Wood, Robert Florczak (Illustrator)

This brightly illustrated picture book introduces young readers to a collection of North American birds, such as the American crow and the red-tailed hawk. Reprint.

Genres: Picture Books, Birds, Childrens, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Audrey Wood studied art and drama at the Arkansas Art Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She has owned an operated a book and import store, taught chldren's drama and art, and traveled throughout Mexico and Guatemala studying Indian folk art. She now lives in Hawaii with her talented family (husband Don and son Bruce, who have both collaborated with Audrey by illustrating some of her books).

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book, and yet seems relatively unknown.

The art is simply superb. Brings to mind the works of Maxfield Parrish.

There is no story, rather, 20 or so extremely short stories. The premise is to help identify the calls of some birds. I believe that Audry Wood has achieved that goal, quite well.

If you have any interest at all in the outdoors, birds, or just some really nice art, than you really should look at this book.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My niece really enjoyed this book and requested that I check it out from the library again for her. The pictures are just so pretty, and it was an educational read.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful paintings of birds.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different birds with different calls in different settings and different seasons.

Beautiful illustrations. Just gorgeous.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very beautifully illustrated book that went with the words of the story. It was a bit 'older' for my 2 year old granddaughter (even though we usually read older stories for her) but it was okay because the illustrations on each page was bright enough and 'fun' to look at. We discussed the birds after we read about them. The seasons as on each page some are summer, some are fall, some are winter, etc. and we also pointed to other things and talked about them. If you like nature and outside you'll love this book for your young reader. Or it can be used for the older elementary school children as guides to various birds and the world they live in.

[Kimberly Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have always loved Audrey Wood’s books since reading The Napping House. I liked this book because it depicts the different birds and their “Birdsongs” they we each see and hear in different cultures and places. The book has beautiful pictures from Robert Florczak, each picture is framed with an art deco mode border. This book reminds of an Eve Bunting style book.

[Shawn Deal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fantastic book by Audrey Wood. Birdsong, is a great introduction to several birds found across the U.S. with great illustrations showing you what the bird looks like, and a story that helps to tell you what the bird sounds like. This was a cute and very well done book.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique combination of birds, children, and cultures. Very simple and beautiful. The illustrations are gorgeous.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

We've read this to our daughter quite a bit. For a two-year old, this is a fantastic book. Beautiful.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations with different birds and the sounds they make.

[Gwen Haaland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly beautiful illustrations. Subtly teaches children and their parents different bird calls, respectful observation of nature and peaceful interactions between humans and wildlife.

[Children's Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully done book about birds and their songs.

The illustrations are stunning and the book is very accesible for young school children.

Excellent book for elementary school teachers. The characters and even their names are quite diverse too.

[Shane Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good length, features great illustrations, and includes quite a wide variety of birds.

[EJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the Alphonse Mucha inspired illustration of the borders.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty. Tedious but pretty and teaches about the different birds in the different habitats, and their various songs.

[Mark Gorney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exquisitely crafted book in the style of Illuminated pages. Each is extraordinary in detail, culture, naturalism and symbolism.

[Tiffany Tilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I personally found this book to be kind of boring, but i could see where it would be useful in an animal science lesson focusing on birds. This book could also be used in a culture lesson because it touvhes upon different cultures and their activities.

[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the third in the crappy book string from early May 2011. :( Nothing to even say about it. I should just put a bunch of different bird chirps in here and call it a review. Apparently it works.

[Magila · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

Great art.