Counting book. Counts down the day with birds and their songs.

Hmmm...not sure why I didn't like this one. On the surface, it had all the elements to be a good storytime choice for my unit on birds, but it didn't work for me at all. The story itself was minimal but fine, and the counting element was a good inclusion. I think part of the issue for me might have been the presentation of the bird songs. The calls aren't all very easy to pronounce, and they aren't spaced well within the text, so it's awkward to figure out when to say them. Not a bad book, really. It just didn't work for me.

i really enjoyed this book.. the artwork is somewhat similar to eric carle.. lots of paper cutouts and textured paper to create the imagery for this book... it is also an excellent introduction to a variety of different birds..

preschool

I really wanted to like this one much more than I did. It had all the elements I enjoy in a good storybook: nature theme, counting, onamatpeia, complex but attractive illustrations. But, something just felt awkward and forced about it. I rounded up for the illustrations, but still must say - that is no tabby cat!

* good for learning about various species of american birds.

Beautiful artwork, a book to enjoy on many levels. I liked being able to imitate the different sounds each bird makes. The mockingbird on the last page was the most fun of all. Be sure to share the interesting bird facts as you go (I almost wish they were in smaller print on the pages with the birds so one could pause easily with your child and give them that something more while they're looking at that particular bird. Otherwise, a very good book.

Loved the artwork in this counting book. Course I'm fond of birds.

Does the “tat, tat, tat” of the woodpecker draw you outside? Can you hear the quiet “coo coo coo” of the mourning doves cooing to one another? Local author Betsy Franco turns these birdsongs into a delightful count-it-down picture book.

Franco, B. (2007) Birdsongs. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Counting Book

Publishers Weekly Starred Review

This book takes the reader through a day with various types of birds while learning to count backwards. The book counts out how many calls each individual bird makes throughout the day as each of the species communicates with one another. Not only does this book teach students how to count backwards but it also provides information about each bird to expand their learning experience. The images are beautifully done by Steve Jenkins. From the appearance it looks as though the pictures are made from different paper pictures glued to a background scene. I would use this book to show students how you can count backwards in various ways. For instance this book counts through bird calls. I think it would be a fun idea to have students voice the bird calls while counting on their fingers.

A sweet book about birds and the songs they make. Great for preschoolers.

Beautiful! The only thing that spoiled this were that several birds were incorrectly identified.