All the Birds in the World

What makes a bird a bird?

All birds have feathers, wings, and beaks. But birds come in many varieties of colors, shapes, and sizes, with different habits and homes.

Take a beautifully illustrated journey -- with an adorable kiwi bird as your guide -- through the vast and colorful world of birds, with its tapestry of textures, sounds, and sights.

Even the kiwi chick -- who struggles to see at first how he fits in -- finds that he too belongs to this fascinating family of feathered friends. 32-page full-color picture book with dust jacket.

Author/illustrator David Opie holds a BFA and MFA in illustration and lives with his wife in Connecticut.

Reviews:

BOOKLIST, ★STARRED REVIEW★ "Thoughtfully written, engaging picture book . . . Pictures of birds are impressive for their precision, spacing, and use of color, and the simply written, factual sentences are on target for the audience.''

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, ★STARRED REVIEW★ ''Vibrantly illustrated . . . a captivating display of diversity . . . Fantastical compilations of birds common and rare, depicted with great care and painterly realism.''

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, ★STARRED REVIEW★ ''The sparkling and informative text and crisp, clear illustrations highlight a wide variety of birds while creating a sense of belonging for the plain kiwi and anyone else who might feel different.''

KIRKUS, ★STARRED REVIEW★ ''A simple but effective introduction to the 'feathered family.'''

SHELF AWARENESS, ★STARRED REVIEW★ ''Affirms one can fit in while standing out.''