

In this amiable guidebook that encourages readers to observe and wonder about the birds around them, Cate presents plenty of relevant information while sharing her clear enthusiasm for the subject.This title will engage readers with its well-presented information spiced with visual and verbal humor.Ĭate supplements her instructive and encouraging remarks with cartoon-style illustrations that include plenty of additional speech-balloon commentary from the birds themselves.

With its emphasis on looking at the birds near home–from suburbs to inner cities–this invitation to bird-watching is an engaging addition to any collection.Lots of fun–and informative. desire to share this passion with a new generation of nature enthusiasts shines through in this delightful and thoroughly detailed introduction to the hobby (some might say addiction) of birdwatching.Īn array of talkative cartoon birds bring energy and humor to this small-format guide to bird-watching.Cate’s informal hobbyist tone and all-around enthusiasm is infectious, as she emphasizes that bird-watching is as much about being aware of one’s environment as it is about identifying specific birds. A chatty, appealing introduction to observing these easiest-to-see of all wild creatures.Small and accessible, this is jam-packed with accurate information likely to increase any potential birder’s enthusiasm and knowledge.
