Blue Sky Bluebird
Author: Rick Chrustowski
ISBN: 0805071040
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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One spring day when the ground is a carpet of green, a pair of bluebirds arrives at their summer home. Inside their nest box the female weaves layers of coarse grass into a circle. Then she presses her body into the middle to make a cup.
A season in the life of a bluebird family
In a cozy nest of grass a female bluebird lays her eggs, blue as the summer sky. When they hatch, there are four tiny chicks to feed. From morning to night, the parent birds hunt for tasty insects to give to their hungry brood.
The chicks grow quickly, and within a few weeks they have enough feathers to learn to fly. At first their wings are shaky and unsure, but soon the fledglings are fast enough to catch their own meals. Now the nearly grown chicks can help their parents raise a new brood of hungry babies-before the cold winter drives the family south.
A season in the life of a bluebird family
In a cozy nest of grass a female bluebird lays her eggs, blue as the summer sky. When they hatch, there are four tiny chicks to feed. From morning to night, the parent birds hunt for tasty insects to give to their hungry brood.
The chicks grow quickly, and within a few weeks they have enough feathers to learn to fly. At first their wings are shaky and unsure, but soon the fledglings are fast enough to catch their own meals. Now the nearly grown chicks can help their parents raise a new brood of hungry babies-before the cold winter drives the family south.
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous book, great author
We were first introduced to Rick Chrustowski through our school - who hosted him to come and talk to the kids about being an author and how he writes and illustrates. He is an energic guy who clearly loves his work - and it is reflected in his detailed, lifelike drawings as well as his intelligent yet easily understandable and educational writing. We couldn't say enough good things about Mr. Chrustowski and his works!! 2008-11-30
Beautiful (and educational) story about bluebirds
Blue Sky Bluebird, told as a story, describes the lifecycle of bluebirds. Starting with a pair of bluebirds, describes how they build their nest, how the eggs develop and hatch, and how they grow. Mentions migration and shows the three types of bluebirds found in North America. Chrustowski skillfully includes basic zoological information and precise terminology within story (except for the peek inside the egg section, which is outside of the main story). A note at the end mentions the decline and recent resurgence in the number of bluebirds and the increasing number of nest boxes. The illustrations are warm, colorful, and detailed. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review 2004-06-23
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