heetlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
The first few pages of this book, I really enjoyed. The fun descriptions of various birds, but then there were a few pages that just felt a little off to me. I had hoped to use it for a toddler story time, but decided against it.
mallorykjorgensen's review against another edition
4.0
I love the movement that Henkes brings to this book through his illustrations. This book is somewhat simplistic, but in a beautiful way. I reviewed this book during a mock Caldecott panel and this book was largely discussed. At first read many people did not care for this book, but after several reads a deep appreciation was formed.
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and simple with pretty pictures. Good for toddler storytime if you don't have a super-squirmy group.
katy_irene's review against another edition
4.0
A perfect introduction to birds that is just right for toddler storytime. The art is colorful, detailed, and full of contrast. The text is typical Kevin Henkes, I really like his gentle humor.
daniellesalwaysreading's review against another edition
4.0
This book features beautiful pictures of birds, and teaches concepts like colors. It has a strange ending but it can be used as a segue to singing.
kellyjcm's review against another edition
4.0
This is constantly in rotation. Z loves it. I like all but the second-to-last spread. Doesn't fit with the rest of the book. I love how the book models different ways of thinking about birds.
snowelf's review against another edition
5.0
My son picked out this one at the library for reading, and it picked my curiosity when I saw it was by Kevin Henkes. The pictures in Birds are not in the same style as his other books however, in fact this book is illustrated by wife Laure Dronzek, in rich color, thick line.
While we both liked the pictures, I myself found the simple text quite interesting and full of surprises. My son actually ended up reading most of the text by himself, drawn in by the simplicity in the words and by the child like speculations taking place on the pages. And, maybe it's not so much a book about birds as it is musings spun from thoughts on birds.
This is a lovely, lovely, lovely book, which can be enjoyed on more than one level.
While we both liked the pictures, I myself found the simple text quite interesting and full of surprises. My son actually ended up reading most of the text by himself, drawn in by the simplicity in the words and by the child like speculations taking place on the pages. And, maybe it's not so much a book about birds as it is musings spun from thoughts on birds.
This is a lovely, lovely, lovely book, which can be enjoyed on more than one level.