Spit & Sticks: A Chimney Full of Swifts

By Marilyn Grohoske Evans

Book Overview

Succinct and factual text follows chimney swifts as they arrive on a Texas farm, build their nest, lay eggs, ready for fledglings to take flight, and eventually prepare to migrate back to South America. In a parallel, wordless story, a mom, dad, and young girl on the farm watch the chimney swifts throughout the summer and fall, even as they build a new crib and ready for the new baby they're expecting. As they enjoy their baby's first months, they also celebrate the fledglings' first flight and bid the birds good-bye until next year. Nicole Gsell's soft illustrations follow the tales of both families--bird and human--from each unique perspective. A beautiful addition to bird lovers' collections, as well as classrooms and libraries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580895883
• ISBN13: 9781580895880
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2