"...Uh-oh. Door's left open, just a crack. / My cat is out and he won't come back!..." Even though the cat stalks 12 different birds while it's in the garden, the jingling bell around its neck keeps the cat from having any luck as a predator. A notable balance of drama, surprise and information about the birds and the blossoms within the vibrant collages is incorporated into this 12 1/4" x 7 1/4" story-guide to bird watching. The birds are painted accurately and all but the ones on the final four pages are pictured life size. A beautiful book at close range and a visually stunning one from a distance! (Ages 2-7)

Ehlert is renowned for her exceptionally beautiful and educational concept books for young children. Now she takes readers on an irresistible birdwatching adventure, introducing 12 common birds and showing how to identify each one. Full-color illustrations.