Birds of a Feather

By Susan L. Roth

Discover the artistic parallels between a creative mind and a bowerbird's intricate world.

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40 pages· 237 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant world of Susan, an artist who mirrors the bowerbird's creativity. Both transform found materials into unique masterpieces, drawing inspiration from their surroundings. What drives their colorful creations, and how do they reflect the beauty of nature? Dive into this visually stunning picture book to uncover the fascinating connection between human art and nature's wonders.

From the publisher

One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create and art we find in nature.

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