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The Birdwatchers (Hardcover)

by Simon James (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (6 May 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0744575923
  • ISBN-13: 978-0744575927
  • Product Dimensions: 30 x 21.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 777,868 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Jess and her granddad return in this follow-up to the The Wild Woods, a popular picture book about a young girl learning to respect nature with the help of her grandfather and a squirrel. Now Granddad tells Jess of the incredible things that happen whenever he goes birdwatching. Sometimes when he's making drawings of birds they make drawings of him; sometimes they help him to identify their names in his birdwatching book and once all the birds gathered together so that Granddad could make a recording of the dawn chorus especially for Jess. Not surprisingly Jess isn't entirely convinced by Grandad's stories and so one day she decides to accompany him on a trip to the woods, where, after an exciting day, she tells Granddad a birdwatching story of her own. This is a simple book telling a delightful story of friendship between a young girl and her grandfather and of the beauty and wonder to be found in nature. Simon James's ink and watercolour drawings, reminiscent of the style of Quentin Blake, bring the beauty of the countryside to life and fill the pages with a gentle humour. Ages 3-6 (Kirkus UK)

This gentle, intergenerational story successfully conveys in a simple and authentic voice a granddaughter's first birding experience. Grandfather claims: "When I go birdwatching, things happen," and " . . . when I make drawings of the birds, sometimes they make drawings of me, too," or " . . . sometimes the birds help me when I can't find their names in my bird book." What her grandfather tells her is hard to believe, so Jess decides to go along. At first she sees nothing, but finally, she is rewarded with a full panorama of winged creatures. When Grandfather asks her favorite part about her birdwatching venture, as a quick study, she can tell a story of her own: "I liked best when the dancing penguins came and shared my sandwich." The line-and-wash drawings are a perfect pairing with the text, creating a seamless flow of story to illustration. The warmth of the autumn sun creates amber tones of luscious fall foliage that fill the pages and convey the grandeur of nature, which dwarfs the humans and birds inhabiting each setting. The grandfather's love of birdwatching and the pleasure of sharing this passion with his granddaughter, coupled with the frustration of the novice birder who can't spot a bird, rings true to anyone facing a new challenge, especially a child. (Picture book. 4-8) (Kirkus Reviews)

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Jess and Grandad return in this delightful follow-up to the popular The Wild Woods; "When I go birdwatching, things happen," Grandad says. Sometimes, he says, the birds draw him while he's drawing them. Sometimes, he says, the birds help him find their names in his bird book. "Birds are amazing," says Grandad. But Jess isn't sure. So one day she goes birdwatching with Grandad to see for herself! With expressive line-and-wash drawings in his inimitable style, Simon James captures in this charming story the leafy grandeur of the outdoors and the warm, special friendship between a little girl and her grandad, illustrating once again the huge happiness to be found in little things.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful return of Jess and her grandad, 3 Aug 2004
By Cat Lord "Cat Lord" (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Birdwatchers (Paperback)
I loved the Wild Woods, the first book about Jess and her grandad. I was so delighted to find the same characters back in this book. Their are witty and funny as ever. The story is even better than the Wild Woods, and beautifully constructed. The graphics are fantastic and truly bring Nature alive in a children book, as it is when you get out on a Sunday walk with your parents. My son just loved it. Me too !
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