An escaped house cat encounters twelve common birds in the backyard but captures only feathers for lunch. Includes bird guide. “Destined to become an uncontested favorite with many children and adults.”--The Horn Book
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From Publishers Weekly
Ehlert ( Fish Eyes ; Color Zoo ) brings her fresh, distinctive eye for color and design to the world of birds. Twelve of the most familiar appear--pursued but never truly threatened by a bell-wearing cat--in this collection of stunning cutout compositions, accompanied by simple, sprightly verse. "But cats / can't fly / and they / can't soar; / and birds / know what / their wings are for." Lifesize and sporting plumage that, whether brilliant or muted, manages to suggest a feather's almost infinitely variegated hues, these are birds that truly soar. A succinct but informative glossary concludes this imaginative armchair excursion, which is at once an inspiring introduction to bird-watching and a pure visual treat. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-- This unusual book is both a story and a beginning nature guide. A pet cat wants to vary his diet with wild birds, but each attempt gains him only feathers. Twelve different bird species are carefully illustrated with scientific accuracy and can be used to teach identification; the final four pages offer additional facts. On each page, the bird's typical call is printed and plants pictured are named. The rhyming story appears in large, bold typeface, but the rhythm is somewhat awkward and the word choices forced. Against the white background, cut-outs of painted paper create vivid shapes that are not realistic and yet manage to include all the field identification marks. Small children will appreciate the apparent simplicity of the pictures while older readers will be more aware of their subtleties. --Carolyn Caywood, Virginia Beach Public Library
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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LOIS EHLERT has created many picture books, including Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the bestselling Waiting for Wings. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Bright, bold, uncluttered illustrations and a jaunty rhyme make this a perfect book for children ages 1-4. Toddlers and older can also learn to recognize some common North American birds.
-One of our daughters' favorites.
-One of our daughters' favorites.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This wonderful book was the first favorite book of both my children; now the 5-year-old chants along from memory when the 18-month-old demands her daily reading(s). My only complaint about Feathers for Lunch is that it isn't available in a board book form--ours is held together with tape!
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Another favorite of my 3 1/2 year-old daughter, along with "Top Cat" by the same author. Hmmm...is it possible that Top Cat or his little brother is the cat in "Feathers for Lunch"?
That aside, the pictures in this wonderful book allow a child a good first look at several North American birds, and the text introduces your child to their birdsong. All the birds are "drawn" (I believe they are actually designed by paper cut), to actual life-size.
That aside, the pictures in this wonderful book allow a child a good first look at several North American birds, and the text introduces your child to their birdsong. All the birds are "drawn" (I believe they are actually designed by paper cut), to actual life-size.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!!
This book is terrific for two of my grandchildren (ages 4 and 7). I am helping them start a home bird watching project, and we will build a feeded to lnvite in the local birds... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Charlane A. Wainwright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Feathers For Lunch
"Feathers for Lunch"" went perfectly with a birdfeeder as a Christmas present for five year old child. I will buy this book again!
Published 4 months ago by flower
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful gift book for any child (of all ages :-)
Lois Ehlert is a wonder-full artist and story-teller, with few words and lush pictures to captivate and educate simply... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Allen Berg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great science book
I used this in my unit on birds, my 4th and 5th graders loved it! We liked the colorful illustrations and the added clues of what the birds sound like.
Published 4 months ago by Mary Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
This is a fabulous book. The pictures are captivating and the story is entertaining. Perfect for interacting with your kids while reading (repetition, rhyming, predicting, &... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kregerkidsrule
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great lunch
Feathers for Lunch, by Lois Ehlert, is an excellent book for young toddlers. The most important thing is that it does not have a lot of text that would surely bore the kid. Read more
Published on November 8, 2009 by E. Lundy
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite Ehlert book
So many Ehlert books, so little time. We love the pictures and the little tidbits of science in all of her books. Read more
Published on September 19, 2009 by J. Bevan
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS AUTHOR JUST KEEP TURNING OUT WINNERS
As with all of Lois Ehlert's work, this is a bold, exciting, eye catching little work that actually teaches a child something while being extremely entertaining at the same time. Read more
Published on August 18, 2009 by D. Blankenship
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of my son's favorites & it looks like our cat
My son, now 18 months, asks for this book every day. The cat in the story looks like ours. The story rhymes as you read it aloud. the pictures are very vivid. Read more
Published on February 28, 2009 by Amanda J
4.0 out of 5 stars
3 year old review: "Yucky"
I loved this book as a great intro to different kinds of birds that we actually see in our parks. But I think the story, as simple as it is, didn't capture my son.
Published on July 31, 2008 by C L Young
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