Our Picks! for May 2011: Birds | Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT

	*Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City* by Janet Schulman, illustrated by Meilo So J 598.9 SCHUL The wonderful true story of Pale Male, a red hawk who lives on top of a 5th Avenue apartment building. A remarkable story of a bird who knew where he wanted to live and overcame all the obstacles that got in his way. -Barbara
	*The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder's Journal* by Sallie Wolf, designed by Micah Bornstein J 598 WOLF Little pen-and-ink and pencil sketches, poems, and dated seasonal entries make this charming book more of a nature journal than an ordinary bird guide. The information is so eye-catching and artistic that it might be an inspiration to start one of your own! -Miriam
	*Owl Babies* by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Patrick Benson E WADDE Three little baby owls-- Sarah, Percy, and Bill-- are waiting in their nest for their Mommy. Where could she be? The three wonder aloud where she could have gone and keep each other company. A sweet message about family love and a happy ending to relieve fears of separation from a parent. -Dawn
	*Even an Ostrich Needs a Nest: Where Birds Begin* written and illustrated by Irene Kelly J 598.15 KELLY Most of us have a picture in our heads of what a bird's nest looks like. Irene Kelly's fascinating book shows us the amazing variability and complexity of the nests that exist in the avian kingdom. -Kathy
	*Make Way for Ducklings* written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey E MCCLO This is a classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard search the city for the perfect place to raise their family. Their adventures will take you through the streets of Boston and all around the many landmarks. The charming text and wonderful drawings makes this a fun read for all! -Noreen
	*Unbeatable Beaks* by Stephen R. Swinburne, illustrated by Joan Paley J 598 SWINB Most of us think that a beak is a beak is a beak. Did you know that beaks can be a chisel or a hook or a pickax, or a rolling pin, a fishing net, or a straw? Children learn how birds use their beaks as tools. The pictures are bold and colorful. The lyrical, chant-along text makes it a great read-aloud. -Mariana
	*How to Heal a Broken Wing* written and illustrated by Bob Graham E GRAHA This is a poignant story of a small boy in a big city, who takes an injured pigeon home to care for it. It is simple in that a wing is bandaged, healed, and the bird is set free. More significantly however, it is about noticing a problem-- and doing something about it. In the hustle and bustle of a big city, where many of us rush by without looking, a little boy sees an injured bird, and wants to help. -Susan
	*South* illustrated by Patrick McDonnell E MCDON A cat helps a lost young bird reunite with its flock, which is flying south for the winter, in this sweet, wordless tale. -Vicky

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