A Songbird Dreams of Singing
Poems about Sleeping Animals
by Kate Hosford
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Pub Date Nov 05 2019 | Archive Date Nov 05 2019
Perseus Books, Running Press | Running Press Kids
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Description
Did you know otters sleep while holding hands; zebra finches rehearse their songs while dreaming; ducks and dolphins sleep with one half of their brains at a time; and, frigate birds sleep while flying? A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals is a book of poetry with a scientific-and child-friendly-underpinning. With a poem for every animal, followed by a paragraph explaining the fascinating science behind how that animal sleeps, this artfully compiled book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Designed with the look of a classic storybook/collection, with special effects on the cover, the book makes the perfect gift for young children!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780762467143 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 40 |
Featured Reviews
Jessica M, Reviewer
This is a lovely collection of poetry. The illustrations are wonderful. My daughter's adored this book. We highly recommend it!
Aishah K, Reviewer
What a delightful book!
When I first downloaded a copy, I assumed (which I never should) that it would be a basic story, a simple read to my kids before bed. What I hadn't expected for there to be are facts, an educational masterpiece to help bring little curious minds alive.
The poetry has been written beautifully and I can't wait to purchase the book as a hard copy for my kids. I know for a fact they'll love learning about animals and being able to see the illustrations.
Christina M, Reviewer
Hosford delivers a beautiful book; both the poetry and the science behind each of the animal's sleep habits were great. The illustrations were gorgeous and complimented the text well. I will be buying this for my nieces and nephews this Christmas. It makes a great bedtime read.
Originem P, Bookseller
This was a refreshing read. The poems are so cute and well done that I couldn't stop reading. Also, it is very informative and the illustrations, oh my goodness. This is such a cute book!
Cherish Y, Reviewer
An encyclopedia about animals, like otters, chimpanzees and such. The poems after it seem like a fun read to children. I'd recommend this for children, as a fun way of learning and finding out new things. Enchanting.
Sharon S, Reviewer
Whimsical, engaging, educational, enchanting.
I utterly loved this book. We spend half of our life sleeping and this lovely book covers not only the importance of that, but how sleep is crucial for every living creature. The illustrations add to the sense of realism, beauty and awe. I'm an adult and at time's indulge myself in a poetic book with the capacity of touching across generations, multi diverse populations, and touching the soul.
A Songbird Dreams of Singing: Poems about Sleeping Animals delves into the importance of sleeping without making it scary, the perfect book for nighttime reading before bed and even in a classroom of children. The illustrations are so beautiful I can't help but think the children will be hypnotized by there alluring details. I'm not only purchasing a book for myself, but for my family and friends.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced Kindle e-read of this beautiful book.
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