Mocking Birdies

by Annette Simon

Simply Read Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

When Annette Simon was in kindergarten, she was named Best Artist in her class.

When she was in the third grade, she won her school's Fire Prevention Week poster contest.

After she graduated from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Annette earned awards as an advertising creative director.

Now, she writes and draws for young readers. Simon says she could not feel more honored.

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

First things first (and forgive me for stating the obvious) but these aren't actual mockingbirds. (Shocking, right?) We have mockingbirds living right outside my house, and they're very pretty birds, but they definitely aren't round-headed, bright-colored creatures.

Moving on, these birds ARE cool in design. In fact, I like the artwork more than I like the words. The birds move (and their songs) move up and down a musical staff (or what looks like one), and there isn't a wasted line anywhere. Everything is very bright and engaging.

As for the text, well, my nieces like it and it's easy for a young reader. I find the repetition a little annoying, but it's SUPPOSED to be repetitive, it's a book called "mocking birdies" about two birds (and then three) copying each other! I can't really fault it for that, and it's certainly effective.

This isn't a "must-have" book, but I do recommend it for anybody's home. It's a nice addition to the bookcase.

[Lisa Delaine Youngblood]

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