{"product_id":"odd-birds-meet-natures-weirdest-flock-9781419742231","title":"Odd Birds: Meet Nature's Weirdest Flock","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet nature's oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas's charming board book about some of the most unique birds in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Backyard birds--move over! \u003ci\u003eOdd Birds\u003c\/i\u003e introduces babies and toddlers to unusual bird species, including the magnificent frigatebird with a bright red throat pouch and the California condor--the largest flying birds in North America! Gentle rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bird, along with more detailed factual information. The eight birds featured are the magnificent frigatebird, blue-footed booby, shoebill stork, ostrich, hoatzin, oilbird, California condor, and burrowing owl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A winning mix of illuminating facts and charming artwork--this book definitely isn't for the birds.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso available: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOdd Beasts: Meet Nature's Weirdest Animals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Gehl \u003c\/b\u003eis a former science teacher who still loves getting kids excited about science and nature . . . now through her books. Ever since reading about a poop-shooting caterpillar many years ago, Gehl has spent time researching and writing about interesting creatures and their behaviors. She is the author of more than two dozen books for young readers, including the Baby Scientist board book series, \u003ci\u003eOdd Beasts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHappy Llamakkah!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHappy Owl-oween!\u003c\/i\u003e. Gehl lives with her husband and four kids in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where she enjoys observing and exploring in the woods near her home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGareth Lucas\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and designer living in Essex, England, with his wife and five children. After studying at the University of Brighton School of Art and Central Saint Martins, he has worked on a variety of projects but enjoys nothing more than illustrating animals, birds, and the natural world. When he is not working, he can be heard indulging his other love--the banjo!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610160697618,"sku":"9781419742231","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_498df227-d79f-442d-8c6d-e93d1b1737b1.jpg?v=1732335046","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/odd-birds-meet-natures-weirdest-flock-9781419742231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}