Bird Show by Susan Stockdale
I’m decked out in feathers and wear them with flair.
| What do you get when you combine ornithology with fashion? Bird Show: a picture book filled with stylized images of eighteen birds. Avians run the gamut from common fowl such as jays and starlings to exotic creatures like the Royal Flycatcher and Marvelous Spatuletail. Human clothing such as cloaks, aprons, vests scarfs, and gowns describe each bird's feather patterns, coloration, and distinctive markings. A single bird is the star of each page and is accompanied by a descriptive rhyming couplet. Alternate pages span the double page spread, allowing ample space for expansive wing and tailfeathers. Glorious visual and literary imagery. |  |
The fashion show finishes with a switch from the book’s design format. Readers must turn the volume vertically to view the sweeping tail of the Resplendent Quetzal of Central America and southern Mexico. A fitting conclusion.
Back matter includes an image, brief description, and the natural geographic home for each of the featured species. A fun pattern match puzzle rounds out interactive back matter.
Stockdale's history as a textile designer for the apparel industry gives her book a unique approach to animal illustration. At one time she designed fabric for clothing sold at Lord & Taylor and other stores. Now she creates fabulous animal fashion collections for young readers.
| | Nature: The Ultimate Designer |
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: March 1, 2021 Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company ISBN: 978-1682631287
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