Synopses & Reviews
Youd think I learned color from the cardinal or the goldfinch, But no I learned it from the crow.
As a group of crows travels through a small town, everyone has something to say about themfrom the painter whom they inspire, to the pig who enjoys their company, to the birdwatcher who wonders what the crows think of people. Here are 23 poems, in the voices of humans, animals, crows, and other birds, that offer a unique perspective on the American crow, a bird commonly thought of as a symbol of bad luck. Whimsical, varied, and easily accessible, Marilyn Singers well-crafted poetry reveals surprising truths about crows, such as their fondness for games like Pull the Clothespin” and their devotion to family and flock. Linda Saports breathtaking pastel illustrations are a visual treat, celebrating the natural world and our relationship to it. Authors note.
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"Children will enjoy the illustrations and language and take pleasure in the thoughts posed in these selections. "
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"Singer's language is lithe and lively. This is an elegant and evocative collection that's eminently suitable for an outside reading."
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"Brightly colored, eye-filling outdoor scenes. Singer convincingly demonstrates that crows are well worth the time spent observing them. . .engaging."
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"Children will enjoy the illustrations and language and take pleasure in the thoughts posed in these selections. " School Library Journal
"Singers language is lithe and lively. This is an elegant and evocative collection thats eminently suitable for an outside reading." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Brightly colored, eye-filling outdoor scenes. Singer convincingly demonstrates that crows are well worth the time spent observing them. . .engaging." Booklist, ALA
About the Author
Linda Saport has illustrated many distinctive picture books, amoung them Subira Subira by Tololwa M. Mollel and All the Pretty Little Horses: A Lullaby. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.Marilyn Singer has written over 70 books for young readers, including both poetry and nonfiction about animal behavior and the natural world, such as Tough Beginnings: How Baby Animals Survive and A Pair of Wings. Her picture book Didi and Daddy on the Promenade was hailed as "a buoyant look at a family's typical Sunday outing." Marilyn lives in Brooklyn, New York.