Beak & Ally #4: Snow Birds

by Norm Feuti, Norm Feuti (Illustrator)

Overview

When noisy neighbors move in for the winter, will Beak & Ally ever find peace and quiet? Find out in Beak & Ally: Snow Birds, the latest in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award–winning series from cartoonist Norm Feuti!

Winter is coming! Beak loves the snow, but his hopes are dashed when Ally informs him the swamp stays warm year-round and not much changes. As a matter of fact, the only big change is that it gets a lot more crowded! Beak soon discovers what Ally means when the snow birds arrive . . . Hawaiian shirt–wearing, music-jamming new neighbors who have flown south for the winter.

At first, Beak is thrilled when they decide to spend their vacation in his tree—he loves to party! But when the noise gets louder and louder, it’s time for Beak and Ally to take action. Confronting new friends can be hard, but anything is possible when you have your best friend by your side to help.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063021693
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/03/2023
Series:	Beak & Ally Series , #4
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	450 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Norm Feuti is a nationally syndicated cartoonist, author, and freelance illustrator. King of Kazoo was his first graphic novel. Hello, Hedgehog! is his first early reader series. Norm lives in Massachusetts with his wife and children. 

Editorial Reviews

Early readers who enjoy expressive animal characters will enjoy diving into this brightly colored, easy-to-follow graphic novel. This short but sweet exploration of friendship highlights the importance of respecting others’ space and boundaries. — School Library Journal

Feuti’s art is bright and expressive. Clean lines, plenty of white space between panels, and a clear narrative arc with three short chapters make this a solid choice for emerging readers. — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

04/01/2023

Gr 1–3—In this fourth volume of the series, wintertime brings a flock of migratory birds (aka "snow birds") to the swamp, much to Beak's delight and Ally's chagrin. It's all fun and dance parties at first when Beak invites Ruffles, Chirpy, and crew to stay at his tree. However, the snow birds quickly outstay their welcome. When the snow birds reject Beak after being told to move, it's up to Ally to support her feathered friend and make things right. Early readers who enjoy expressive animal characters will enjoy diving into this brightly colored, easy-to-follow graphic novel. This short but sweet exploration of friendship highlights the importance of respecting others' space and boundaries. VERDICT Familiarity with the series is helpful but not essential. Fans of Brian "Smitty" Smith's "Pea, Bee, & Jay" will likely enjoy this series.

School Library Journal