The cover alone drew us immediately to this vibrantly illustrated and quirkily composed piece of non-fiction.
Geraldo Valério has created a visually compelling tome on the native birds of North America.
His use of collage allows an almost geometric artistic interpretation of the birds and one which is highly eye-catching.
The varied array of feathered friends included in this book, coupled with the snippets of fascinating facts make for an engaging read and a reference fit for any bookshelf, classroom or library.
Bite-sized pieces of informative data accompany the astute visual narrative and offer a wealth of knowledge on feeding, nesting and migration habits.
The use of sharp, clean shapes and carefully selected palettes provide original and deceptively simplistic interpretations of each bird that jump off every spread.
This would be a fabulous introduction to birds for any child and offers a fresh and contemporary execution of a well visited subject area.
The endpapers are a complete work of art and another source of arresting illustration.
In our opinion, Groundwood Books are one of the few publishers leading the way in cutting edge, stylised picture books and is one to keep a close eye on over the forthcoming months.
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