Two Blue Jays

By Anne Rockwell

Book Overview

Miss Dana's class has front-row seats for one of nature's most awe-inspiring spring performances. In the branches of the fir tree outside their classroom, two blue jays build their nest. Shortly after... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802788408
• ISBN13: 9780802788405
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Walker Childrens
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Blue Jay Life Cycle...told as a story

Told as a story, details the lifecycle of two blue jays as seen from a classroom window. Describes how they build a next and care for their young. Also shows what jays eat. Mixed media illustrations are bright and have a three dimensional look. Karen Woodworth-Roman

A colorful celebration of the cycle of life

"Two Blue Jays" is by Anne Rockwell, with pictures by Megan Halsey. In this story a group of schoolchildren and their teacher see a pair of blue jays build a nest in a tree outside their classroom window. This educational experience continues as the kids watch the pair's progress in raising a nestful of chicks.This is an enjoyable and educational look at the blue jay life cycle. The illustrations are appealing and colorful, and the book contains a number of witty visual touches. Ultimately, the story leads to a poignant and uplifting conclusion.