Paisano, the Roadrunner

Dewey, Jennifer

ISBN 10: 0761312501 ISBN 13: 9780761312505

Publisher: Millbrook Pr, 2002

Synopsis

The author describes her experiences with a family of roadrunners who come to live near her house.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-4-Dewey will delight young audiences with her account of her backyard experiences with a family of roadrunners. The entertaining and humorous text, accompanied by bold photography and playful illustrations, describes the naturalist's growing relationship and experiences with these animal neighbors. Combining the author's sketches with Meinzer's photographs provides a lively mix of diary and story, compelling youngsters to read every word, simultaneously visualizing the adventure of having a wild creature accept and love a human being. The accessable index and "Useful Facts" section containing tidbits of anatomical, folkloric, environmental, and behavioral information is not enough for reports, but gives a glimpse into these unique animals. The sounds, sights, and smells described in Dewey's narrative are what make Paisano so valuable and enjoyable.
Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-6. In her latest book, Dewey relates a personal story of her "pet" roadrunner, Paisano, who lived with her for three years. She first noticed Paisano's father, whom she called Hamlet, on her property in the southwestern U.S., and she faithfully watched as Hamlet met and mated with Edith. Paisano was among the chicks that hatched, and he stayed on to keep her company. Dewey caught him watching his reflection in her birdbath, warming himself by her fire, and begging buttered toast at breakfast. Dewey weaves lots of facts about roadrunners' nesting and feeding habits into her first-person telling, and her commitment to understanding and protecting wildlife is obvious throughout the book. Color photos and drawings are scattered through the text, and there's additional information at the back. Kathy Broderick
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About this edition

• Publisher: Millbrook Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0761312501
• ISBN 13: 9780761312505
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Meinzer Wyman