Magnificent Birds
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
Attractive and informative, this celebration of magnificent birds around the world will set hearts soaring — a perfect gift for avid bird-watchers and art lovers alike. From the bird of paradise that performs an extravagant courtship dance in the rain forest to the bar-tailed godwit that flies thousands of miles across the ocean without stopping, readers can learn about incredible birds from all over the world with this strikingly illustrated gift book. In stylish linocut prints, Narisa Togo captures the beauty of both rare and familiar winged creatures from every part of the globe, presenting Japanese cranes, kakapos from New Zealand, and Andean flamingoes among the fourteen graceful birds on display.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Printmaker Togo presents 14 portraits of bird species, displayed in arresting full-spread linocuts. The dramatic compositions express the distinctiveness of each species and its environment. The outstretched wings of two red-crowned cranes mirror the icy blue of the snow; a wandering albatross is shown flying low over white-capped waves. Togo also describes each bird's behavioral and physical characteristics: "Though big and heavy, the Australian pelican is very buoyant, thanks to air sacs under its skin and in its bones." With loving attention to detail, Togo offers an elegant and incisive avian celebration. Ages 10 14.
