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Hawk Rising - Hardcover

Gianferrari, Maria

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9781626720961: Hawk Rising

Synopsis

Early morning and a ruffle of feathers,

A shadow gliding through the backyard.

High above your house Father Hawk circles, sharp eyes searching for prey. From the front porch, you watch.

Swoosh!

He dives after chipmunks, crows, sparrows, squirrels.

Screech!

The sun sets low in the sky.

What’s for dinner?

A father red-tailed hawk hunts prey for his family in a suburban neighborhood in this thrilling, fierce, and gorgeous nonfiction picture book, Hawk Rising, illustrated by Caldecott medalist Brian Floca.

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About the Author

Maria Gianferrari's favorite pastime is searching for perching red-tailed hawks while driving down the highway. When she's not driving, she loves watching birdcams. Her favorite feathered stars are Cornell Hawk, Big Red, and her late mate, Ezra, who together raised 15 chicks since they began nesting in 2012. Maria is the author of Hello Goodbye Dog and Coyote Moon, both published by Roaring Brook Press. She lives in Virginia with her scientist husband, artist daughter, and rescue dog, Becca. Visit her at mariagianferrari.com, on Facebook or Instagram.

From the Inside Flap

A ruffle of feathers,
a shadow gliding
through the backyard.

High above your house, Father
Hawk circles, sharp eyes
searching for prey.

SWOOSH!

He dives after
chipmunks,
crows,
sparrows,
squirrels.

SCREECH!

The sun hangs low in the sky
as three hungry chicks wait.
Will they eat today?

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