So Many Ways to Be a Bird

All birds have wings, feathers, and a beak, but what makes them different? Can all birds fly? Do all birds’ nests look the same? Why do birds have such diverse beak shapes? Explore the fascinating world of birds, from the smallest to the largest, and discover how they have adapted to their environment. There are so many ways to be a bird. With over 10,000 species of birds on Earth, So Many Ways to Be a Bird will guide readers of all ages in understanding the unique characteristics and features of these diverse creatures we call birds. Perfect for the curious mind, Anderson sprinkles interesting facts throughout the story with additional insights on adaptation at the end. The intricate and vibrant, collage-style illustrations will help readers identify birds, become aware of the natural world around them, and will inspire them to protect these fascinating creatures.

Constance Anderson is the illustrator and writer of the children’s picture book Smelling Sunshine and A Stick Until... . Her writing reflects her interest in connecting people to one another and to the environment. Constance often combines paint and paper in her narrative images, a process reminiscent of hours spent as a child making paper dolls and the stories that went with them. So Many Ways to Be a Bird is her third book with Star Bright Books. Her illustrations have appeared throughout the San Diego Zoo, in science journals, cookbooks, and children’s magazines, and at California galleries and the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. She lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay area where she volunteers at the environmental educational organization, Audubon Canyon Ranch. Visit: http: //www.candersonart.com