Waiting for a Warbler

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Pub Date 02 Feb 2021 | Archive Date 07 Jun 2021
Publisher Spotlight | Tilbury House Publishers

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In early April, as Owen and his sister search the hickories, oaks, and dogwoods for returning birds, a huge group of birds leaves the misty mountain slopes of the Yucatan peninsula for the 600-mile flight across the Gulf of Mexico to their summer nesting grounds. One of them is a Cerulean warbler. He will lose more than half his body weight even if the journey goes well. Aloft over the vast ocean, the birds encourage each other with squeaky chirps that say, “We are still alive. We can do this.”

Owen’s family watches televised reports of a great storm over the Gulf of Mexico, fearing what it may mean for migrating songbirds. In alternating spreads, we wait and hope with Owen, then struggle through the storm with the warbler.  

This moving story with its hopeful ending appeals to us to preserve the things we love. The backmatter includes a North American bird migration map, birding information for kids, and guidance for how native plantings can transform yards into bird and wildlife habitat.

In early April, as Owen and his sister search the hickories, oaks, and dogwoods for returning birds, a huge group of birds leaves the misty mountain slopes of the Yucatan peninsula for the 600-mile...


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Waiting for a Warbler by Sneed B. Collard is an informative children’s story about animal migration, birdwatching, and the the effects of deforestation on native animal ecosystems. This story revolves around a family who enjoys birdwatching and who has ensured that their own backyard is habitable for native animals/ insects. It also tells the story of a Cerulean warbler who is making his annual migration thrown a torrential storm. The illustrations by Thomas Brooks are realistic and absolutely gorgeous.
As a teacher, I plan to absolutely place this book on my classroom library. I plan to also use this book in science when it’s time to discuss animal migration and the impact deforestation has had on animal habitats. There is also a reading story in our reading textbook that thi a story would pair nicely with. This book would also be great to use with Boy Scouts/ Girl Scouts (or a similar youth organization) who want to discuss birdwatching or animal habitats. This book would also be perfect for families who enjoy birdwatching and it contains pages of information of how to start birdwatching. I’m not a birdwatcher and I will say that it has made me think about the plants on my own yard and how I can make changes to include more native plants to support local plants/ animals: insects.

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Fantastic story for young bird enthusiasts. Beautiful drawings compliment this lovely narrative about the migration of the Warbler. I love that it is loaded with facts about birds and their migratory patterns and also reminds us that it's important to plant native trees and bushes so that birds can find the nutrition they need after their long migratory flights.

Thank you to Tilbury House Publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book. My review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.

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This book goes above and beyond other books introducing children to wildlife. Children are able to learn more individualized characteristics of birds. It is a great continuation of easier children’s books allowing their curiosity to grow.

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Waiting for a Warbler is a great story about Owen who is concerned about the warblers returning to his area from South and Central America. There is a storm in the gulf and the little birds must fight to get there including a beautiful blue Cerulean warbler. This book would be suitable for older preschool and elementary or a special education classroom or at home. The illustrations highlight several different bird species and I especially liked the information on how to be a birder like little Owen.

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