The Bird Book

The Bird BookBy: Steve Jenkins, Robin Page Illustrator: Steve Jenkins Caldecott Honorwinning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page celebrate the astonishing diversity of bird species in this magnificently illustrated picture book. They can dance, sing, and, of course, flywhat's not to love about birds? With more than 10,000 species of dramatically different colors, shapes, and sizes, birds are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. The only animal with

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