Spoonbill Swamp - Hardcover

Guiberson, Brenda Z.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805015833 ISBN 13: 9780805015836

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1992

Synopsis

A pictorial essay captures the beauty and danger of the swamps of the Southwest, retracing a day in the life of an alligator as it confronts a spoonbill and protects its young from a raccoon. By the author of Cactus Hotel.

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From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Finely drawn, full-color illustrations capture the details of one day in the lives of spoonbill and alligator families. Interesting facts about the natural history of both species, as well as suspense and drama, are carefully woven into the plotline and portrayed in the accompanying meticulously textured watercolors. Natural enemies of both bird and reptile are depicted, giving a balanced, realistic presentation of life in the wild. An author's note explains in greater detail the similarities and differences between the two animals. The attractive illustrations and well-told tale make this an excellent choice for introducing children to the swamp ecosystem. Wendy Cortesi's Explore a Spooky Swamp (National Geographic, 1978), illustrated with full-color photos, presents a broad overview of many creatures through the adventures of two children on an outing in the Okeefenokee Swamp. The melding of perspectives--good science and good story--make this a strong, multifunctional offering. --Barbara B. Murphy, Shaler Area School Dist . Libraries, Pittsburgh
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews:

Like Lewin's When the Rivers Go Home (below), an evocation of the creatures of a tropical swamp. Here, the team that created Cactus Hotel (1991) focuses on two mothers, a spoonbill and an alligator, each caring for her young during a day that includes a mildly dramatic encounter when the alligator doesn't quite catch the spoonbill. Lloyd depicts the animals in lucid detail and their surroundings, more impressionistically, in unrealistically vibrant but appealing colors. A note extends the information, but is vague about the animals' range. Though this doesn't have the artistry of Lewin's book, it's visually pleasing and includes more information about these particular species. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 5-8) -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0805015833
• ISBN 13: 9780805015836
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 30
• Illustrator: Lloyd Megan