Roger Tory Peterson is a naturalist who observes the diversity of nature such as plants and animals. He creates his own world by keeping all the creatures in his pocket, head, and cap. He is also able to have certain abilities because of the creatures with him, such as having a skunk’s sense of smell. Roger is able to take care of the moth cycle at his home too. The writer Peggy Thomas narrates how Roger spends his life by freeing birds in the sky. This picture book signifies how Roger succeeds his life through the diversity of natural animals in nature. ( )

This book is about Roger Peterson who was a child with a creative mind. The story starts with his passion for insects and eventually focuses on what would become his life passion...birds. Roger is introduced to birds and immediately becomes fascinated by their diversity. Roger wanted to start drawing all the birds but could not quite remember every detail. Buying a camera was too expensive for roger, so he started a part time job in the morning before school until he had enough money to buy his first camera. Having a new pair of eyes to see the world through gave Roger a new way to study his birds. He entered a contest about birds and was chosen as the winner. He then flew to New York City where he met his role model who would inspire him to continue his dream. He later decided that he would publish a book that would make Roger famous. The book consisted of all types of birds giving snippet of information about each bird. The book took 3 years to published, once the book came out it was a hit. Roger's books were sold out within weeks. He continued to fulfill his life with birds and became an inspiration to naturalist everywhere. ( )

This book takes us through the life of Roger Peterson also known as "Professor Nuts Peterson" and his developing passion for birds. He realized at a young age that he wanted to spend his life dedicated to learning about this species. The digital illustrations of the birds are just amazing. They look so life like and I really enjoyed the bright and vivid color scheme. I would use this book to talk with the kids about following their dreams no matter how big or small they may be. Everyone deserves to live their life doing something they are passionate about and this is the perfect book to represent that.

Handsomely desgined and illustrated, well-written introduction to the life and important work of the celebrated ornithologist and conservationist. ( )

This story is about Roger Tory Peterson, who was a photographer and painter of birds. Roger kept very detailed notes about all the birds he in countered. This story shows that something that might be a hobby for someone else it can be a profession. ( )