Mass Books Picture Book/Series Must Reads Winner!
"Gently explores a human's place within the chain of being." --
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In ON BIRD HILL, Yolen and Marstall took readers on a surreal journey
with a boy and his dog, as they stopped, looked, and noticed things
along their path, ultimately discovering the miracle a hatching baby
bird. ON DUCK POND continues the journey of the boy and dog, this time
in a new place--a serene pond, filled with birds, frogs, turtles, and
other creatures going about their quiet business. Their intrusion stirs
the pond into a cacophony of activity, reaching a climactic chaos before
slowly settling back to a quiet equilibrium. This beautiful and
enchanting sequel is sure to delight ON BIRD HILL fans and millions of
readers of Jane's popular classics. As with all Cornell Lab Publishing
Group books, 35% of net proceeds from the sale of this title goes
directly to the Cornell Lab to support projects such as children's
educational and community programs.
Photographs and fascinating information on New England Beach habitat
life:
- Sea Stars
- Blue-Blooded Horseshoe Crab
- Hermit Crab
- Jonah Crab
- Fiddler Crab
Bird QR free Android and iOS download to follow along with sounds of
the following birds:
- Herring Gull
- Sanderling
- Willet
- Snowy Egret
How you can help our beaches and wildlife information
35% of the net proceeds from every Cornell Lab Publishing Group book
purchase will support projects such as children's educational and
community programs.
About the ON BIRD HILL & BEYOND SERIES
The ON BIRD HILL & BEYOND series invites children to reclaim the freedom
to explore, wander and adventure outdoors.
Created especially for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology - the world leader
in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds - by New York
Times bestselling author Jane Yolen and renowned illustrators Bob
Marstall and Elizabeth Dulemba. The series artfully engages the senses
to see, feel, hear, and touch the natural world and the life within.
Back matter contains information on birds and wildlife depicted with
full-color photos and "How You Can Help" suggestions for budding
naturalists and birders.
RAVE REVIEWS FOR ON BIRD HILL...
"... expressively captures a luminous moment of discovery in the natural
world. On Bird Hill leaves space for the imagination and underscores
the surprising wonder found in everyday moments. -- School Library
Journal
"It's a sweetly surreal meditation on the everyday wonders that await in
the wild."--Publisher's Weekly
"Beautiful and enchanting."--Hooked on Books
"It opens your eyes to the extraordinary in the ordinary of nature. I
look forward to more books in the series..."--NC Teacher Stuff