Patricia Youngquist
WORDS IN OUR BEAK is the first volume in a series of narratives intro-ducing readers to a simple understanding of the winged world and its envi-ronment. Set in a New York City rooftop garden, the story is told in the voice of Cam, a female cardinal, who visits the garden regularly. Written for children and adults who are curious about birds and want to learn about them from a unique perspective, WORDS IN OUR BEAK in-cludes rich, colorful images of Cam and her friends surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Also woven within this amusing and informative narrative are references to additional text and video expanding the reader’s experience.
