The colored linocuts are attractive and portray the birds well enough that birders could identify the oyster-catcher, cormorant, curlew, etc. ?áThe story is a classic: of course it turns out that there is no best beak, because each bird excels in a different event. ?áGood lesson to introduce the ideas of genetic variation and natural selection (evolution). ?áAlso, good lesson metaphorically to remind kids that each of them has a talent: Sara might be the best basketball player, but Sam might be the best artist, and Lou the best at making new kids feel welcome.

I particularly liked the posted sign announcing the rules of the contest, and especially #3. The judge's decision will be final and no further bickering will be entered into."" ( )

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The birds argue over who has the best beak. The arguement is solved by the pelican who sets a challenge which everyone one wins in their own way. ( )