The Book:
Author/Illustrator: Leslie Bulion, illustrated by Robert Meganck
Publication Info.: Peachtree, 2019
Category: Nonfiction, compare/contrast, lyrical, list structure
Overview (from the publisher): “Ever wonder which bird has the loudest voice? Which one builds the biggest nest or has the most feathers? Get to know all about the best and brightest―and smelliest!―denizens of the bird world with this collection of nonfiction science verses. You won’t need your binoculars to observe the superlative characteristics of these avian wonders.”
What’s noteworthy for authors and educators:
#Nonfiction needs multiple hooks. Leslie Bulion’s SUPERLATIVE BIRDS includes science notes (sidebars) on each page and employs multiple poetic forms, which are explained in the backmatter.
Additional Resources/Classroom activities:
On Leslie’s website, you’ll find two teacher’s guides, one from Leslie, as well as one from CLASSROOM BOOKSHELF. She also has a song poem recording.
Kirsten W. Larson 