When Fur and Feather Get Together
by David R. Margrave
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Pub Date Apr 01 2018 | Archive Date Jun 21 2018
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Description
Did you know that a sighting of a group of unicorns is so rare that it is called a blessing? When Fur and Feather Get Together is a fun and educational rhyming story about a father and child enjoying their lazy day together. Incorporating the warm and whimsical animal paintings of illustrator Kim Wyly, the father teaches his child what different animal groups are called. Ultimately, it is a book encouraging quality time spent together while leading to further exploration of surprising words and their meanings. This is a book that can be enjoyed equally by families as well as in a teaching environment. Wyly’s endearing and relatable illustrations of animals and nature are a perfect complement to the story. Frolicking across the pages of this rhyming picture book are beautifully illustrated foxes, owls, bears, sheep, raccoons, geese, fish, lions, whales, rhinos, monkeys and even unicorns.
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About the Author:
David R. Margrave grew up in Texas reading, writing stories and poems, and doodling in his sketchbook. He went on to Stanford University and University of Texas Law School, and has spent his career working at a major law firm and as part of the management team of a biotech company working to develop innovative cancer treatments. Memories of reading picture books to his own two children inspired the book you are reading now.
About the Illustrator:
Kim Wyly is a Dallas-based professional artist represented by the Elliott Yeary Gallery in Aspen. She grew up in South Texas and is bilingual. Her love of nature and her summers in Colorado inspire her paintings of abstracts and whimsical animals.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781945507724 |
| PRICE | $11.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
Featured Reviews
catherine h, Reviewer
What a sweet story! A father and his child spend time together in nature and the father teacher his child the names of groups of animals. I especially liked that the story rhymed so well! Littles will enjoy it! And the illustrations were really cute! I think it would make a great gift for a young child who was interested in animals.
Brenda B, Librarian
This is a cute book! It tells about what different groups of animals are called (flock, etc.). It's a great way to for children to learn about the different names of groups of animals. It could be used as an introduction in a science class or in an animal storytime.
Julie P, Reviewer
Thank you Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
We loved this book - my son and I. The pictures were beautiful, especially the owls in wigs. Very simple and yet clear and artistic style.
The rhymes make it a perfect reading material to teach the little ones a bunch of new words they can add to their growing vocabularies.
I think we're growing out of the age already, otherwise, I would definitely get a Paperback version of this book.
Also, makes for a fantastic present for both boys and girls. I'd say the perfect age is around 2. But it strongly depends on each parent.
Marilyn P, Reviewer
This heartwarming book is not only educational but gives kids (and adults) a wonderful sense of self-respect, self-worth and deep appreciation of belonging.
A dad and his small son sit on top of a hill and talk together about a variety of animals.
"And we talked about animals from fur to feather,
and what they're called when they get together."
They discuss the names of different animal groups, none ever the same. The book is written in rhyme something that kids always enjoy listening to or reading on their own. They discover that fish with their friends are called a school, lions in a group are a pride, a cluster of whales is a pod, rhinos are a crash, a gathering of geese is a gaggle, a group of sheep is a flock, The next one I did not know myself but it was so fun to find out. Did you know that an assembly of owls is called a parliament? Who knew? Lastly, unicorns spotted together are called a blessing.
The ending of the book is the best of all because the little boy snuggles into his dad, crawls upon his lap and hugs him tight declaring:
"I said, "Of all the groups we could be,
my favourite one is our family."
The happy whimsical illustrations enrich the text and the crescendo is when the boy informs us that the best gathering of all is his own beloved family unit. I love the book's message and highly recommend it.
Erin C, Librarian
When Fur and Feather Get Together provides a great introduction to the names of group of animals for young readers. Very cute illustrations.
Richelle Z, Reviewer
This is an adorable story! I always loved animals and discovering the names of what groups of animals were called. The bond between father and child is well represented here. The rhyme scheme is great and will appeal to early and emerging readers. The illustrations are cute, but the story surpasses them and makes the book great.
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