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jmitschke's review
4.0
Clever and beautifully illustrated environmental satire about endangered species.
saidtheraina's review
3.0
Quirky little book. Didn't keep me riveted to every word, but the pictures are pretty. Some of the captions felt like they might be aimed at the contemporary reader, instead of the future reader of the conceit, so it didn't feel totally consistent. But that could just be how I read them. Neat idea.
beths0103's review
5.0
This book is so incredibly bizarre, yet in the best way possible. It's difficult to describe, you just need to experience it for yourself.
sasha_in_a_box's review
4.0
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations of bird parts with some creepy-ass instructions on how to assemble them. I was feeling gross for the rest of the day about us as humans. Is this how adults felt after reading [b:The Lorax|7784|The Lorax|Dr. Seuss|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327879938s/7784.jpg|886002] for the first time?
greenvillemelissa's review
3.0
Book #91 Read in 2014
Aviary Wonders Inc. by Kate Samworth
This was a cute, quick read detailing how to order and assemble parts to make your own bird. Set up as a catalog, it is a comment on endangered species done in a way that younger readers can understand. Through the catalog, one can choose body type, wings, beaks etc of the bird that they are creating. Sprinkled throughout the book are tidbits about types of birds that are no longer around.
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Aviary Wonders Inc. by Kate Samworth
This was a cute, quick read detailing how to order and assemble parts to make your own bird. Set up as a catalog, it is a comment on endangered species done in a way that younger readers can understand. Through the catalog, one can choose body type, wings, beaks etc of the bird that they are creating. Sprinkled throughout the book are tidbits about types of birds that are no longer around.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
melissapalmer404's review
3.0
Book #91 Read in 2014
Aviary Wonders Inc. by Kate Samworth
This was a cute, quick read detailing how to order and assemble parts to make your own bird. Set up as a catalog, it is a comment on endangered species done in a way that younger readers can understand. Through the catalog, one can choose body type, wings, beaks etc of the bird that they are creating. Sprinkled throughout the book are tidbits about types of birds that are no longer around.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Aviary Wonders Inc. by Kate Samworth
This was a cute, quick read detailing how to order and assemble parts to make your own bird. Set up as a catalog, it is a comment on endangered species done in a way that younger readers can understand. Through the catalog, one can choose body type, wings, beaks etc of the bird that they are creating. Sprinkled throughout the book are tidbits about types of birds that are no longer around.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
itabar's review
4.0
I placed my order yesterday and look forward to getting all the parts to put together my unique birds. I ordered enough parts for three birds and plan to interchange parts every once in a while for variety. It was a bit pricey, but Valentine's Day is coming up as well as St. Patrick's Day so I figured I'd treat myself. Will report back on the ease of assembly and functionality of my birds.
The variety of parts available to cobble together various birds were plentiful and the illustrations were nicely done so I was able to make a good choice.
The variety of parts available to cobble together various birds were plentiful and the illustrations were nicely done so I was able to make a good choice.
froydis's review
4.0
4 1/2 stars -
This is really a beautiful book, and makes a great point about endangered species without being too preachy. Its very imaginative and the illustrations are beautiful. I did find the illustration of the little bird thing before all the embellishments a tad disturbing - is it a bird? Where did that come from? Its obviously alive, but what happened to all its own parts?? It gives a lot of food for thought, and opens up an area for conversation with children. While making your own bird may be exciting and fun, one is left to wonder what happened to all the real birds in this future world? Many of the bird parts come from endangered or already extinct animals, and this can be a great way to introduce kids to the ideas of environmentalism and taking care of the natural world so we don't lose any more birds. A fun and thought-provoking read!
This is really a beautiful book, and makes a great point about endangered species without being too preachy. Its very imaginative and the illustrations are beautiful. I did find the illustration of the little bird thing before all the embellishments a tad disturbing - is it a bird? Where did that come from? Its obviously alive, but what happened to all its own parts?? It gives a lot of food for thought, and opens up an area for conversation with children. While making your own bird may be exciting and fun, one is left to wonder what happened to all the real birds in this future world? Many of the bird parts come from endangered or already extinct animals, and this can be a great way to introduce kids to the ideas of environmentalism and taking care of the natural world so we don't lose any more birds. A fun and thought-provoking read!