This is a beautiful, slim volume noting the most prevalent water birds. It mostly highlights each bird's characteristics through detailed and colorful art work. This would be a nice introduction to water birds, but more information is needed to further understand each species.

This book was written for school-age children. Since my four-year-old grandson refused to allow me to read it to him, I read it to myself! ( )

Join author in looking at, enjoying, & learning more about his favorite waterbirds. In a non-academic way, author gives children clues as to what to look at when seeing birds.

Jim Arnosky is both the author and illustrator of this volume for young people. The water birds are painted beautifully. The book is well worth being in any adult library. ( )

This beautiflly illustrated book is a favorite. It introduces the reader to a variety of water birds, from loons to herons.

REVIEW: "Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons."
SOURCE: Pierce Library