From the author and illustrator of If I Were a Whale , comes this colorful, rhyming board book that playfully features birds found in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. Toddlers will love this fun introduction to birds, in this beautifully illustrated board book that shares facts about these amazing animals in an imaginative way. If I were a bird you know what I'd try? Flying wing tip to wing tip in a forest flyby! I could be an ebony raven, wind lifting my wings, tumbling past treetops, upside down of all things. PreS-K—Gill introduces different types of birds to young readers. Readers will learn about what different birds look like, where they live, and what makes them unique in dreamy, "If I were a…" statements, which are laced with facts about these majestic animals. The narrative has an inviting, rhythmic style that makes it great to read aloud. It also engagingly introduces children to a variety of new vocabulary words The welcoming text seamlessly couples with realistic illustrations of birds in various positions and environments. Each bird appears to pop against lovely backgrounds created with combinations of watercolor. Soft pastel colors give this a soothing look and feel. VERDICT A wonderful resource to spark and encourage children's interest in the natural world.—Deanna Smith, Pender County Public Library, NC "A wonderful resource to spark and encourage children’s interest in the natural world"— Deanna Smith, Pender Country Public Library, NC "I’m a sucker for nature books for kids, and this board book has wonderful rhyming and vivid illustrations. A book that kids will love!"-- Carl Lennertz ,  Children's Book Council SHELLEY GILL was the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race. When she's not writing, Shelley travels to schools around the country where she covers a variety of topics--from whale watching to where her ideas come from. Gill was a founder and publisher of the Paws IV line of Alaskan children's books now owned by Sasquatch Books. The author lives in Homer, AK. Erik Brooks  spent much of his childhood in Anchorage where he explored the outdoors. He has illustrated several children’s book including  Polar Polka  and  A Totem Tale.