Synopses & Reviews
Capturing an engineerand#8217;s creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the worldand#8217;s most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; A fun, fact-filled text by Kathryn Gibbs Davis combines with Gilbert Fordand#8217;s dazzling full-color illustrations to transport readers to the 1893 Worldand#8217;s Fair, where George Ferris and his big, wonderful wheel lifted passengers to the skies for the first time.
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"The engaging, digitally rendered avian characters stand out against the wintry landscape, and their many antics as they navigate their surroundings will sustain readersand#8217; interest. They loop-the-loop through the falling snow, tightrope walk on branches, ski on twigs, and knock snow off fence posts. Children will readily join in the reading to supply each ending rhyme."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journal, andlt;/Iandgt;September 2011
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"With spare verse and a quiet, winter landscape, Baker (andlt;Iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/Iandgt;) presents an ode to uniqueness, particularly as it pertains to nature.... Bakerand#8217;s digital artwork conveys a sense of painterly softness and warmth, and children should appreciate the gentle self-esteem boost that comes with the reassurance that they are one of a kind."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt;, October 3, 2011
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andlt;Bandgt;*andlt;/Bandgt;"The poetry and pictures here express the idea of individuality with an irrepressible, childlike sense of joy. Accessible to very young children, the verse reads aloud beautifully, with just a phrase or two on each spread. Created with subdued colors and strong composition, the double-page digital illustrations create a powerful sense of place and season while offering details for young children to notice and talk about. Bakerand#8217;s seamless combination of well-worded rhymes, evocative landscapes, and playful protagonists make this a standout title for reading aloud, especially in winter."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;Booklistandlt;/Iandgt;, November 1, 2011, andlt;Bandgt;*STARandlt;/Bandgt;
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"In a thoughtfully structured picture book, two little red birds explore a snowy landscape, while a rhyming text draws listeners into looking carefully at the pictures to find similarities and differences between things.... Baker includes many funny scenes, with the mischievous birds stockpiling snowballs as a fox walks warily by in one spread and fishing with berry-bait in another."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;Iandgt;The Horn Book Magazine, andlt;/Iandgt;January/February 2012
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and#8220;Spare, rhymed couplets, quiet and gentle, tell the story, while the digitally produced artwork, bright and cheerful, takes off winter's chilland#8230;.This lovely testimony to how special and unique each of us is will enhance a preschooler's self-esteem.and#8221;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8212;andlt;i andgt;The Plain Dealer andlt;/iandgt;(Cleveland, OH), March 4, 2012
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"A cheerful celebration of individuality, with clever rhymes and engaging art sure to appeal to little ones."andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; --andlt;iandgt;San Francisco Chronicle, andlt;/iandgt;December 25, 2011
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"The pleasing text is well constructed, with rhythm and rhyme altered in different types of stanzas and distinctive birdsongs included in the verse. . . . A beautifully crafted, informative picture book."
and#8212;Booklist, starred review
"This charming and unusual nature story contributes something new to the overstuffed field of bird-related picture books. . . . As welcome as the robin in springtime."
and#8212;Kirkus, starred review
"The restraint of the artwork dovetails nicely with the story's themes: caretaking. . . and observation. . . A fine book about watching living things in the wild, and it also serves as a beginning birders' guide, identifying the features and cries of common backyard birds."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"[A] lovely introduction to common neighborhood birds."
and#8212;School Library Journal
"With its many birdcalls that invite imitation, the text is enjoyable in its own right, as are the softly texture, earth-toned setting in which children and birds enjoy each other's company."
and#8212;Bulletin
Synopsis
No two snowflakes are alike,
almost, almost . . .
but not quite.
Follow a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey though a gorgeous winter landscape to explore how everything, everywhere is wonderfully unique--from branches and leaves to forests and trees to friends and loved ones.
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andlt;Iandgt;No two snowflakes are alike, andlt;BRandgt;almost, almost . . . andlt;BRandgt;but not quite. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;Follow a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey though a gorgeous winter landscape to explore how everything, everywhere is wonderfully unique--from branches and leaves to forests and trees to friends and loved ones.
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Are two snowflakes just alike? Almost, almost—but not quite.
Join a pair of curious birds as they explore how everything, everywhere is unique—from leaves and trees to forest friends of all shapes and sizes. It’s a sweet, snowy affirmation of how we’re all special.
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Science, history,and#160;andand#160;engineeringand#160;combineand#160;in thisand#160;uplifting non-fiction picture book about the invention of the world's most iconic amusement park ride, the Ferris Wheel. and#160;
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In this rhyming poetic picture book, exploreand#160;the wonders ofand#160;natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects.
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Flowers areand#160;calling to all the animals of the forest, andquot;Drink me!andquot;andmdash;but itandrsquo;s the pollinators who feast on their nectar. In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forestand#39;s cycle of life.
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In this nonfiction picture book for young readers,and#160;we learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting onand#160;her eggs. Shh. . . .
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Woodpecker calls from a tree, "cuk-cuk-cuk." Starling sings, "whistle-ee-wee." But have you heard the nesting bird?
In this book, we hear all the different bird calls in counterpoint to the pervasive quiet of a mama bird waiting for her eggs to hatch. Fun and informative back matter takes the shape of an interview so that readers learn more right from the bird's bill. Ken Pak's lively illustrations, paired with Rita Gray's words, render a visual and sonorous picture book to be enjoyed by young naturalists.
About the Author
Keith Bakerandnbsp;has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including andlt;iandgt;My Octopus Armsandlt;/iandgt;; the andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling andlt;iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;1-2-3 Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Little Green Peasandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; No Two Alikeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Big Fat Henandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Who Is the Beast?andlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Potato Joeandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in Seattle, and you can visit him at KeithBakerBooks.com.Keith Bakerandnbsp;has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including andlt;iandgt;My Octopus Armsandlt;/iandgt;; the andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling andlt;iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;1-2-3 Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Little Green Peasandlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; No Two Alikeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Big Fat Henandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Who Is the Beast?andlt;/iandgt;; and andlt;iandgt;Potato Joeandlt;/iandgt;. He lives in Seattle, and you can visit him at KeithBakerBooks.com.