“Not only visually appealing to young students, this title will be a good read-aloud that could lead to a discussion of birds and their characteristics. It will be a wonderful supplement to a bird unit in the primary grades.” ―Library Media Connection
“This delightful introduction to both exotic and familiar birds is described in simple rhyming text with fiesta-bright illustrations.” ―Bank Street College of Education
“Stockdale’s text is simply worded with strong rhythm and rhyme, making it ideal for beginning readers as well as read-aloud time. Her acrylic illustrations are striking and gorgeous, putting the birds front and center with a bold use of color.” ―Parents’ Choice
“Brightly colored, richly textured illustrations and an energetic rhyming text introduce young readers to distinctive birds and their unique qualities…the breadth of bird life…will captivate junior ornithologists…” ―Midwest Book Review
“Our fine feathered friends are beautifully served in this handsome volume by local author-artist Susan Stockdale. Like the stunning acrylic illustrations, the rhythmical text manages both to inform and entertain.” ―Washington Parent
“Susan Stockdale’s engaging rhymes and spot-on rhythm, bold and bright illustrations, and her inclusion of honest-to-goodness science add up to a fun-to-read book that can’t be beat.” ―Sally’s Bookshelf
“Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right of information for preschool ornithologists.” ―WFL Kids