Obuchowski, David. How Birds Sleep. Illustrated by Sarah Pedry. Minedition US, 2023. 978-1-662-65097-0. $17.99. Grades K-3. Unpaged.

As the title implies, this book seeks to shed light on the mysterious and fascinating sleeping habits of various birds throughout the world. Each spread features a bird species or two, along with a brief description of how that species sleeps. Some of the facts presented are highly interesting; for instance, mallards stand on one leg to sleep, vernal hanging parrots sleep upside down, and sooty terns sleep while they fly! Beautiful, detailed illustrations complement the text. End matter includes information about sleep and climate change, as well as a list of resources for readers aiming to learn more about birds in their area.

THOUGHTS: This book is perfect for elementary science collections, as it contains well-researched, factual information that is accessible and appealing to young children. While it is not a very fast-paced book, it would be a great bedtime read for fact-loving and/or bird-loving kids.

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