By Chris Butterworth (author) , Olivia Lomenech Gill (illustrator) Part of the Nature Storybooks series
"An eye-opening insight into a familiar but surprisingly fascinating bird"
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February 2024 Non-Fiction Book of the Month
Another of Walker’s renowned Nature Storybooks , which combine a beautiful picture book with genuine learning opportunities from the accessibly presented information, this has striking multimedia, atmospheric pictures from the Kate Greenaway shortlisted artist, which really capture the enigmatic and even slightly sinister creature that is the Crow.
Beautifully and accurately rendered images of eggs and full-grown birds from the crow family adorn the end pages, but the internal spreads focus on the anything but ‘common’ crow. The text is well designed (and the typefaces are explained to the reader at the end of the book alongside the helpful index) to distinguish the fascinating factual snippets from the lyrical descriptions.
We learn that crows have a very big brain and are capable of learning, remembering, and teaching their young. Their behaviour has adapted to take advantage of human farming and they work and live together for the greater good of the species. But most surprising perhaps is their capacity to play!
A fascinating introduction to a bird that may not have a beautiful song or lovely plumage but certainly repays careful observation – perhaps making use of the great suggestions provided for class or home.
For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a unique, surprising and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about these fascinating birds.
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Whatever the changing seasons and evolving world presents to the crow, they use their adaptability, discerning memory and crafty problem-solving techniques to overcome every possible hurdle.
Young readers will be bowled over by these unassuming creatures they come across every day, and will find a new-found respect for the birds that are smart, clever, crafty and playful, just like them.
This original and accessible Nature Storybook will astonish children and grown-ups alike and will be a book to remember and share with friends.
Chris Butterworth is the author of over seventy books, mostly non-fiction, and has written on subjects as diverse as disasters, hiccoughs, basketball and snakes. She lives in Cornwall. John Lawrence has contributed to well over a hundred books as an illustrator and wood-engraver, including Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman, Tiny's Big Adventure by Martin Waddell and Christmas in Exeter Street by Diana Hendry.
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For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a unique, surprising and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about these fascinating birds. Whatever the changing seasons and evolving world presents to the crow, they use their adaptability, discerning memory and crafty problem-solving techniques to overcome every possible hurdle.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Clever Crow and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Clever Crow features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Star Books, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Clever Crow was written by Chris Butterworth and published by Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books
Clever Crow has 27 pages
Yes it is part of Nature Storybooks series
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