Tish McFadden

The watercolor paintings in this children's book are amazing. I can picture them on a coffee table in a mountain cabin somewhere. They are not just lovely, but accurately show the different animals and habitats described.

The writing is in poem form. Sometimes the words can be a mouthful, but I appreciated the easy flow through the redwing's day as he visited different places. The descriptive language was fun and would be a great way to introduce children to adjectives.

Overall, I would add this one to my library if it was available for the right price.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher for free to review. I was not required to give a positive review and all opinions are my own (or my children's).… (altro)

Redwing Blackbird wakes up in with the sunrise to observe his domain in the marshland. He flies around and sees other birds, bugs, otters and beavers, too. Redwing hears the songs of other birds and the buzz of insects at noon as well as notices the scents of all the flowers. As the sun sets, Redwing sees forest families, fish, and lizards. A full moon welcomes owls and bats as redwing returns to his nest.

Song of the Redwing is a beautiful ode to the environment of the marshland and wetland. Written for children, this can definitely be enjoyed by any nature lover. There are some lesser known words introduced that are good opportunities to introduce new vocabulary for kids. Written in rhyming verse from the point of view of Redwing, Song of the Redwing brings you into nature and encourages the use of all of your senses to notice the many things going on around you. The beautiful watercolor paintings are realistic while letting you look up close into the world of wildlife.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.… (altro)