Spit & Sticks: A Chimney Full of Swifts

Succinct and factual text follows chimney swifts as they arrive on a Texas farm, build their nest, lay eggs, ready for fledglings to take flight, and eventually prepare to migrate back to South America. In a parallel, wordless story, a mom, dad, and young girl on the farm watch the chimney swifts throughout the summer and fall, even as they build a new crib and ready for the new baby they're expecting. As they enjoy their baby's first months, they also celebrate the fledglings' first flight and bid the birds good-bye until next year.

Nicole Gsell's soft illustrations follow the tales of both families--bird and human--from each unique perspective.

A beautiful addition to bird lovers' collections, as well as classrooms and libraries.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 09/29/2015
ISBN: 9781580895880
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.60w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015
Booklist 09/01/2015 pg. 95
Publishers Weekly 08/31/2015