More
By I.C, Springman; illustrated by Brian Lies
40 pages, ages 4 and up
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012
Just like people, some birds collect stuff. Bower birds
decorate their bowers with blue things; crows are attracted to shiny things. And
magpies? In this book, magpie collects anything and everything. He carries pocket
watches, marbles, and keys back to his nest. At some point it becomes “Much too
much” … and time for a friendly mouse to intervene.
Forty-four words are enough to tell the story about when “more”
is more than enough. Coupled with Brian Lies expressive illustrations of an
acquisitive magpie, this book clearly illustrates that in some cases, less is
more. This is a fun book, and certainly not meant to be taken as fact. Still, when
I reached the last page I found myself searching for end notes, an author’s
note … anything that might explain why
magpies are such pack rats.
Review copy from publisher.
This looks like a really cute book! I really like the look in that birds eye! I think I'll have to look for this one -- Thanks for sharing!
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