Spinner, Stephanie Alex the Parrot 48
pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. $12.23. (Rating: G)
When a graduate
student had an idea about animal intelligence, she found just what she was
looking for in an African Grey Parrot, whom she named Alex. This needy, funny,
noisy, and most of all –Intelligent bird, surprised everyone. Alex learned not
only words, colors, shapes, but surpassed much other language skills of animals
previously studied, by making his own words up and more.
A fascinating story,
interspersed with information about animal intelligence and past research
subjects like Koko the Gorilla. The author really managed to portray the
personality of Alex (which made the ending a bit sad). A welcome addition to a library
collection that calls for information on Animal Intelligence, or simply a wonderful
way to interest children for future careers as researchers, scientist,
zoologists, etc.
ELEMENTARY – ADVISABLE
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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