The Starling's Song

Listen to the lyrical conversations of a starling bird with his fellow, wondrous birds of the earth. This beautifully painted picture book opens with a starling flying over the stunning views of mountains and fields. The starling sings of his witnessed beauty to the woodpecker, owl, kingfisher, robin, swallow, duck, peacock, and all the starlings he knew. The listening bird sings back to the starling telling him not to forget to sing about their favorite elements of the earth such as trees, colors, water, flowers, rocks, and life. The delicate illustrations support the natural wonders described in the text. All of the images are in black and white except for the orange of the starling’s beak and legs. The unique illustrative techniques are powerful to make the main character of the starling stand out as well as expose the alluring perspectives of all his fellow birds in the book. Engaging lyrics and illustrations are beneficial to English curriculums for poetry, Art programs, Social Studies curriculums for geography, and Science curriculums for birds and habitats. Perfect as a read-aloud for young children and elementary students.
— Children's Literature