My book of birds
"Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one....
| Main Author: | Valério, Geraldo, 1970- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Toronto ; Berkeley :
Groundwood Books : House of Anansi Press,
2016.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic golden eagles and snowy owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage illustrations and brief descriptions that highlight intriguing facts about each one. The illustrations show a variety of feathered creatures in their natural habitats as they hunt for food, impress their mates, nest, and care for their young. The concise, accessible text provides information ranging from clever techniques for finding food to remarkable physical features to fascinating behaviors."--Amazon.com. |
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| Physical Description: |
60 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm Issued also in electronic format. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 60) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781554988006 1554988004 |
| Author Notes: |
Geraldo Valério was born in Brazil, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Drawing, followed by a Master of Arts at New York University. His many highly acclaimed books include My Book of Birds (described in Booklist as "striking and beautiful"); At the Pond (two starred reviews); Friends (one starred review); Blue Rider (two starred reviews); Turn On the Night (three starred reviews) and The Egg (two starred reviews). His work has been published in many countries, including Canada, the US, Brazil, Portugal, France, the UK and China. Geraldo lives in Toronto. |