I really enjoyed this book...I thought the illustrations were funny and partnered well with the text to tell the story. And it's much more than a counting book..I saw a lot of parallels between the birds and elementary kids in the public school system. But it's got a great message about labeling people, as tests and scores tend to do (excellent, needs improvement, etc.), and the inaccuracies that are a part of that labeling. This is one of my new favorites. The pictures are gorgeous and very amusing, and the story line is quite clever. Children who can appreciate a little irony will be wondering why: a)none of the birds simply flew, b) one bird even created new wings rather than using its own, and c) the bridge was not even considered by 9 birds, some of whom used portions of it to power or propel their contraptions. And I absolutely and completely love both the name "Needs Improvement" and the look of pride on this particular bird's face. What a funny and clever and beautiful book!
What do You think about Ten Birds (2011)?
The pictures in this book are amazing! And such a cute clever story :)
—RissaG
A reverse counting book with fabulous illustrations.
—spoiled96
