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Reviewed by Inga Buccella for Readers' Favorite
Families of a Feather by Fern Wexler is a sweet nonfiction children's book that describes different bird species and how—and sometimes "if"—they raise their young. It's also a story answering the question, "What makes up a bird family?" Wexler has focused on the wonder of nature in this book. However, the concept of what components make up a family, whether avian or human, is also evident. Did you know that two male black swans usually raise their young? Australian Brush-Turkeys are abandoned by their parents after they hatch, even teaching themselves to fly! They fend for themselves until they meet with other Brush-Turkey teens and live in groups.
Families of a Feather by Fern Wexler is an excellent book for children or even adult birders interested in learning about the differences between species and their young-rearing behaviors. Illustrator Kelsey Buzzell has created beautifully colored, realistic drawings of different feathered friends. The importance of quality artwork in a children's book cannot be understated since visual images first catch the eye. I love that the pictures teach by clearly showing colored markings on the birds, which helps identify species in the wild. The writing is detailed enough to make this book a fun read by all. But it is also subtly educational. One of my favorite things about Families of a Feather is the outstanding illustrations. The artwork has a mid-century quality. The other is learning new facts about who makes up different bird families. It had me reflecting on human families. Birds of a feather flock together, but who makes up the flocks is genuinely fascinating.
