About the book:

Recently, there has been a lot written about how our youth are losing touch with nature and many efforts are under way to get them back outside and reconnect them to the wonders of nature. Birds are a great subject to help parents and educators expose little ones to natural world. They can be found everywhere and they are willing participants, eagerly coming to feeders and birdhouses. They also make it easy for children to learn many important concepts.

B is for Bufflehead is more than an ABC book. Its eye-catching and humorous photographs introduce over 60 unique North American bird species and cover the alphabet from A to Z. The menagerie of showcased birds has a mix of fun names, fascinating personalities, and unique behaviors that will engage little ones without intimidating them.

The book’s layout is designed to be easily adapted to each child’s educational level. The photos, letters, and names are perfect for the earliest learners. The accompanying text is intended to intrigue young children with a few fun facts about each bird. For older kids (and adults), there is a section that offers more detailed information on each species, including range, habitat, feeding preferences, and even more fun facts. For fun, there’s a section of baby birds and interesting images for a who’s who challenge.

The book is filled with important learning concepts for kids to discover. Birds such as Blue-footed Boobies, Red-faced Warblers, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo teach them basics like colors and anatomy. Even more advanced topics, such as feeding, habitats, migration, and adaptation, are presented in simple, easy to understand terms throughout the book.

B is for Bufflehead is an educational and entertaining book that will open a child’s eyes to the wonderful world of birds, and it’s a great way for parents and grandparents to share their passion for birds. It’s a must for any future bird lover.

PhotoHutch will donate a portion of the proceeds from B is for Bufflehead to habitat conservation and environmental education.

The specifics:

ISBN: 978-0-9824925-0-5
LCCN: 2009905001
Publisher: PhotoHutch, P.O. Box 482, Alamo, CA 94507, 925-324-5510
Contact: Steve Hutchcraft, stevehutchcraft@photohutch.com, 925-324-5510
National Release Date: November 10, 2009, National Young Readers Day
Local and Select Retailer Release: October 2009
Price: $19.95
Initial Run: 5000 copies

Binding: Hardcover; sewn and case bound
Trim: 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
Pages: 80
Photographs: 85
Color: Full color, full bleed throughout

Genre: Children’s Non-fiction, Nature, Education, Alphabet Books
Audience: Children ages 1-10
Targeted Market: Grandparents, Parents, Nature Lovers, Birders