Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray-ADVISABLE

Gray, Rita. ill. by Kenard Pak, Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK.

You’ve heard woodpeckers peck, morning doves coo, and lots of other birds make noises, but have you ever heard a sound from the nesting bird? Why is it that they don’t make noise. Read to find out.

This cute rhyming text picture book is great for introducing young children to bird sounds in a song-like format. With short, additional questions at the back to answer any questions kids might have, this is a good addition to any preschool or kindergarten curriculum. PreK, EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.