Crick, Crack, Crow!

by Janet Lord
Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Crow’s mischievous antics are featured in this playful and informative picture book that illustrates the cleverness of crows and their intriguing behavior.
  • ISBN: 9781682636299
  • Publication date: 08/06/2024
  • Page Count: 32
  • Size: 9" x 11"
  • Age Range: 4-8
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Description

Crow’s mischievous antics are featured in this playful and informative picture book that illustrates the cleverness of crows and their intriguing behavior.

Crows are crafty birds. In this picture book about a particularly noisy and mischievous young crow, their intriguing behaviors are on full display. They can mimic sounds and use objects for tools, and they love to hide things. They also enjoy raising a ruckus. Follow along as Crow leaves his home nest and his large extended family and flies to the nearby farm, looking for fun and trouble. He enjoys pestering the songbirds, stealing food from Cat, and taunting Dog. But he soon tires of his usual hijinks, and he sets out to find more exciting adventures. What will happen when he runs into DANGEROUS trouble?

This engaging work of informational fiction is a dynamic read-aloud with colorful artwork by the celebrated illustrator Julie Paschkis. The book includes a page of facts about crows and a list of resources for learning more about these fascinating birds.

Author/Illustrator

Janet Lord

Author

Janet Lord earned her BA in graphic arts and advertising from Concord University and now works as a graphic designer. She is the author of Where Is Catkin?, Albert the Fix-It Man, and Here Comes Grandma!, all illustrated by her sister Julie Paschkis. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Julie Paschkis

Illustrator

Julie Paschkis attended Cornell University and the School for American Craftsmen at RIT, where she earned a BFA. She taught art to grade school children for several years while working on her own art and illustration. Julie now works full-time painting, creating commercial illustrations, and illustrating children’s books. Some of her books include Albert the Fix-It Man; Where Is Catkin?; Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella; and Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary. She lives in Washington.

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Reviews

“Lord’s lyrical writing and pacing make for an edge-of-your-seat journey, while Paschkis’ lively, folk-inspired illustrations bring humor and emotional resonance—and gorgeous endpapers suffused with crow silhouettes. A compelling, joyous, informative romp that captures the craftiness and effervescence of corvids.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

“[An] elegant catalog of crow behaviors.”—Publishers Weekly

“Clever, fun, and informative.”The Horn Book

Resources

Resources: Activity Sheets

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BISAC 1: JUV002040 Juvenile Fiction – Animals – Birds
BISAC 2: JUV029000 Juvenile Fiction – Science & Nature – General
BISAC 3: JUV025000 Juvenile Fiction – Lifestyles – Farm & Ranch Life

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