NONFICTION

F Is for Feathers

by Helen L Wilbur (text) & illus. by Andy Atkins
Sleeping Bear. (Science Alphabet). Mar. 2022. 40p. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781534111400.
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Gr 1-4–From beaks to feathers, migration to songs, familiar and not-so-familiar birds are described in this title in the publisher’s series of alphabet nonfiction picture books. It has dazzling illustrations, four-line verse for each featured word, and detailed sidebars that elaborate on the topic at a slightly higher comprehension level. The artwork is photo-realistic and frequently employs striking perspectives to bring to life the incredibly diverse world of birds and their amazing adaptations. A labeled photograph that indicates bird body parts, a glossary, and tips both for helping and for identifying birds are also included.
VERDICT With enormous visual appeal and well-curated facts, this book will satisfy browsers and budding ornithologists alike.
Reviewed by Jan Aldrich Solow , Mar 01, 2022

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