Thursday, August 16, 2012

"About Birds: A Guide for Children" by Cathryn Sill, Illustrated by John Sill: Book Review & Giveaway

ISBN:  978-1-56145-028-2 - Ages 3-8
Hardcover $16.99, 40 pages
Peachtree Publishers, Atlanta
Lovely picture books open the eyes, then the heart, and then the mind of the young child.  This series, "A Guide for Children," takes the child up close to creatures and brings in words and illustrations, facts and knowledge while helping the child to gain an appreciation of the creature. Today we are looking at "About Birds - A Guide for Children."

As you begin the journey learning about birds, you open the page and there on the left page is a simple statement..... "Birds have feathers,"  and on the right page is a beautiful picture of the brilliant cardinal in winter.  The specific bird is identified in a corner of the text page.  Remember, I said they are learning in this journey... they have learned that birds have feathers and that the bird pictured is the Northern Cardinal.  This continues through the book instructing in simple, concise statements for the young child.

At the end of the book is an "Afterword" with each page/illustration presented with a short but broader statement about that particular bird or illustration.  I highly recommend these books as excellent for the home library, the school library, or for a gift from grandma.

It is a pleasure to present North Carolina Cathryn Sill, author and John Sill, artist.  North Carolina is a diverse state filled with a vast quantity and variety of wildlife.  

Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.

Author Photo
John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina.  

GIVEAWAY:  Peachtree Publishers is offering a copy of About Birds to one of Chat With Vera's readers. Begins August 16 ENDS September 6 at  Noon EDT- USA only.  Email required for contacting winner (edit it as "myname at yahoo [dot][com]" )
  1. Mandatory entry:  Visit Peachtree Publishers website & find "About Birds: A Guide for Children" and find 2 other titles in the Guide for Children series that appeals to you.  Leave a comment on here telling me which two titles. Leave your email so I can contact you if you are the winner.
  2. Extra entry/s:  May be done DAILYTweet this review.  Use the Tweet button at the end of the post to Tweet & include the hashtags @GG_Survey @PeachtreePub #Giveaway. Leave a separate comment here for each daily Tweet which includes the Twitter URL for the Tweet (your email, too, please).
  3. Extra entry/s:  Share this review link in a Facebook post & visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/Peachtree-Publishers/123923364322059?  saying you're from Chat With VeraEach comment counts as an entry so leave a separate comment here which includes the Facebook URL for the post (your email, too, please).
DISCLOSURE:  I was provided a complimentary copy of About Birds by Peachtree Publishers in exchange for my honest review and I was under no obligation to render a positive review.  The giveaway copy will be provided to one of Chat With Vera's readers by Peachtree Publishers.

51 comments:

  1. Two of their books that caught my eye:

    14 Cows for America
    First Dog Fala

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  2. about penguins and about insects would be interesting! cristimarashi(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. My kids would love the about reptiles and about penguins books!
    moo77hb@gmail.com

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  4. https://twitter.com/moo77hb/status/238816351853101056 I tweeted:)
    moo77hb@gmail.com

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  5. Love the Penguin's Hidden Talent & I Want To Help.

    RoscoeRamblings at gmail dot com

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  6. Wow what an amazing set of books. There are so many to choose from that cover so many wonderful things. I have 3 boys ranging in ages 3 to 13 so I think that would love the About Raptors and About Arachnids. I would love the one About Hummingbirds.

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    1. Agreed that this is a great set of book and brings authentic detail and facts to the very young. The author/illustrator team is amazing.

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  7. 10 in the Den and Thanks, Mom

    ubrewme@yahoo.com

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  8. In the Woods and Return of the Library Dragon
    vbytnar[at]gmail[dot]com

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  9. The 2 titles that appeal to me for my lil ones are:
    About Raptors (my son LOVES birds of prey) and About Habitats Mountains (we live in the Colorado Mountains and this would be great for my lil ones to learn about our home and co-use with our camping trips!)
    mandyandcameron@yahoo.com

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  10. About Marsupials
    About Fish

    ReggieM1961 at gmail dot com

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  11. Facebook post (Facebook name: Reggeie Mann)
    https://www.facebook.com/PeachtreePub#!/PeachtreePub/posts/438590759512797

    ReggieM1961 at gmail dot com

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  12. I want to Help, and Penguin's Hidden Talent.

    sarah.zaengle at gmail dot com

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  13. I like the two books: 14 Cows for America & A Place for Frogs.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. https://twitter.com/minibea/status/243106673177280512
    tweet
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. https://www.facebook.com/PeachtreePub/posts/410774055636987
    FB comment
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. I like About Insects and About Penguins. They both look great! Very informative! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  17. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/kdonelson/status/243210991448502272

    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  18. Posted on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/PeachtreePub/posts/466504946713724


    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  19. https://www.facebook.com/kristiemorrison.donelson/posts/100121953478225


    kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  20. Privateer's Apprentice and Lost and Found would be good for two of my granddaughters.

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  21. Forgot to leave my e-mail. prosehunny@aol.com

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  22. My daughter would also like About Fish and About Mammals.

    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com

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  23. tweeted: https://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/243417503433388032

    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com

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  24. about hummingbirds and marsupials~! jenspht at gmail dot com

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  25. I like "About Arachnids" and "About Mammals"
    annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. https://twitter.com/wowtotweet/status/243439807286620160 tweet link.
    annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. https://www.facebook.com/anne.dall.9?ref=tn_tnmn#!/anne.dall.9/posts/470290506335031 link to my post on fb
    annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. I commented on their fb page and mentioned your blog:)
    i'm anne dall on fb.
    annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. I like The Library Dragon and I want to help!


    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. Tweet:
    https://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/243458179600642048

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  31. Can You Growl Like a Bear and the Santa Trap.

    dandelionclover459@yahoo.com

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  32. about fish and about mammals :) jenniferpeaslee at gmail dot com

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  33. Penguins Hidden Talent and Can You Growl Like a Bear look appealing to me also. We love animal books!
    tara.the.equestrian at gmail dot com

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  34. Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/th7272/status/243489318075768833

    tara.the.equestrian at gmail dot com (sorry, I may have left my e-mail address of of my previous comment....)

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  35. There are SO many my kids would LOVE!!! But to pick 2, About Arachnids and About Marsupials.
    mommysap@gmail.com

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  36. I think my daughter would like Penguin's Hidden Talent and The Universe of Fair!

    daniellepriser@mail.com

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  37. About Insects and About Oceans--these books look amazing!

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  38. Zayde Comes to Live
    Can you Growl Like a Bear

    sarahyurga@yahoo.com

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  39. https://twitter.com/SarahYurga/status/243542437157539841
    sarahyurga@yahoo.com

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  40. I also think my kids would like About Mollusks and About Hummingbirds.

    ecarian@yahoo.com

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  41. Can You Growl Like a Bear? and Penguin's Hidden Talent sound good.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  42. This is a wonderful giveaway! My daughter would love to have this book! The other two I would pick for her would be About Marsupials and About Mammals.
    mindomatter76 at gmail dot com

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  43. I tweeted! https://twitter.com/mindomatter76/status/243553882599456768

    mindomatter76 at gmail dot com

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  44. I think my kids would love either "About Habitats: Oceans" and "About Marsupials"
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Nichole2577 at aol [dot][com]

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  45. I Want to Help and About Habitats: Deserts char.groups(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Tweet 09/05 https://twitter.com/CAMomOfTwo/status/243593634799296512 @CAMomofTwo char.groups(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. I'd like Can You Growl Like A Bear? and Penguin's Hidden Talent.

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  48. About Hummingbirds and About Oceans would be nice.
    becsuiter at [yahoo][dot]com

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  49. my grandson would love About Birds and 14 Cows in America.

    higginspl[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  50. Return of the Library Dragon, Can You Growl Like a Bear?

    lanalbradstream(at)yahoo(dot)com

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