Funny Faces, Wacky Wings and Other Silly Big Bird Things Book

Illustrations and easy text point out strange physical characteristics or behaviors of certain large birds, such as ostriches, bustards, grebes, and penguins.

Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature

Large birds have some interesting characteristics while they have feathers and wings like most of their smaller relatives, certain other features help set them apart. Blue-footed boobies have just that: webbed feet that are indeed blue; the spoonbill has a most unusually shaped beak; pelicans have a pouch that carries fish and can also serve as a feeding dish; ostriches have very long necks; and owls are very short but they can practically twist themselves 360 degrees. There are other interesting facts and excellent photographs which clearly show the feature or characteristic described. At the end of the book there is a note to parents, tips for reading and tips for discussion. Part of the "Silly Millies" nonfiction series, this is a Level 2 book for kids beginning to read alone. 2002, The Millbrook Press,