Omnibird
An Avian Investigator's Handbook
$35.98
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2025
Summary
Have you seen a bird today? Probably, unless you’re reading this in bed. Did you notice what was really interesting about that the bird? Investigating a bird is like solving a puzzle. To gather all the pieces, you look for clues: meet the omnibird.
An omnibird shares the basics of all birdlife: it was born from an egg, has feathers, two legs, a beak and gizzard, perhaps a premium feature like spurs or a curuncle. Knowing the omnibird gives you a case file of information to investigate…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798765670514 |
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| Author: | Giselle Clarkson |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Gecko Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 826g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 297mm x 258mm |
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Critics Review
“A truly stellar work that will delight bird enthusiasts while converting the ambivalent into eager avian investigators.“—starred, Kirkus Reviews
“Clarkson makes regular birds magical and curious and weird and incredible. Bravo.“—The Spinoff, from The Spinoff’s best books of 2025 list
“A silly and fun-loving look at what makes our feathered friends one of the most interesting and distinct specimens in the animal kingdom.“—School Library Journal
“There are in-depth depictions of bird anatomy, songs, behaviors, and, yes, even droppings and pellets, but these aren’t dry discussions; they’re all tinged with cheeky humor and outlandish captions, providing a brilliant balance between entertainment and education… An unconventional and irresistible avian introduction, sure to delight any fledgling birder.“—Booklist
About The Author
Giselle Clarkson
Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator from Wellington, New Zealand. She once drew a picture of some biscuits that was shared online so many times that they put her on TV. As well as illustrating children’s books, Giselle is a regular contributor to New Zealand’s School Journal. She writes a comic about children’s books for The Sapling, and makes educational comics about important and exciting environmental topics. She loves to have adventures at sea and on remote islands best of all. Giselle has a degree in photography from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch.
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