The finished drawing doesn’t matter as much as what you’ve observed. The author asks you to draw the bird despite your sketching ability because this will make you a better observer. It might make you realize how much you already know, but most definitely what you could know. The various chapters show the new bird-watcher how to identify birds by color and shape-not just standing still but in flight. Hawks, robins, sparrows and all kinds of birds frequently speak in dialog bubbles, usually giving information about themselves. The author/illustrator has drawn identifiable birds-with attitude. The author points out that birds are the easiest of wild animals to observe. Bird watching might not be just a summer-long project but a lifelong project, and can be done right in your backyard. Start a summer project by reading “Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard” (Candlewick 2013) by Annette LeBlanc Cate.
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