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Ward, Helen The King of the Birds ISBN 13: 9780761303138

The King of the Birds

 
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When chaos reigns among the birds, the oldest and wisest birds declare a contest to determine who will be their king

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Helen Ward wanted to be an illustrator before she knew what an illustrator was called. She went to art college and graduated with a Degree in Graphic design/Illustration.
She has a longstanding interest in natural history both real and imagined. She particularly enjoys the 'imagined' because it's so much easier to get right. She is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books and she lives in the English countryside where she writes and draws and paints.
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Kindergarten-Grade 4?This poetic retelling of a traditional tale is a feast for both the eye and the ear. Long ago, a grand gathering of all birds was called in order to choose a ruler. After much discussion and dissension, it was agreed that the bird that could fly the highest should be king. Without a moment's hesitation, the competitors burst forth into the sky, with the eagle soaring above them all. Just as the mighty bird reached its zenith, a tiny wren crept from beneath its feathers and rose even higher. Thus, the king was not only the highest flier but also the most clever among them. The tiny wren is a champion of choice for all children who hope to outwit their larger siblings and friends. Ward's brief and lyrical retelling works hand in hand with her glowing artwork to charm readers. The pen-and-ink illustrations colored with watercolors and gouache take full advantage of the spectacle and beauty of the avian world. Each vibrantly colored competitor sets forth from a clean white page and often breaks through the fine-lined borders and margins. An informative appendix lists all of the birds that appear, forming a veritable "Guinness Book of Avian Records." This version of the story is brighter, bolder, and briefer than the one by Shirley Climo and Ruth Heller (HarperCollins, 1991). Storytelling purists will quibble over the lack of source notes, but libraries won't want to pass on this gem.?Jeanne Clancy Watkins, Upper Merion Township Library, King of Prussia, PA
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  • PublisherMillbrook Pr
  • Publication date1997
  • ISBN 10 0761303138
  • ISBN 13 9780761303138
  • BindingLibrary Binding
  • Number of pages40
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