Turnagain Ptarmigan! Where Did You Go?

by James Guenther

Book Overview

From Paws IV, Alaska's favorite line of children's books, comes this delightful tale about the willow ptarmigan, Alaska's state bird. Illustrator Shannon Cartwright once again brings to the page and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570612374
• ISBN13: 9781570612374
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.9" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Cartwright should be a Caldecott contender!

The simple, rhythmic text is the heartbeat of this book, and the joyful illustrations give it breath. The rhyming story spans the seasons as the Willow Ptarmigan's feathers change from winter white, to dapple brown, and back again. But the illustrations really tell the story of a child's observations and reflections of the seasons, the bird, and camoflage. What a delightful book!

A Beautiful Book

I loved Jim's story line. All four of my children admired the beautiful pictures and loved the way he incorporated rhyme into his information about the Ptarmigan. I purchased several books for Christmas presents. I hope Jim writes more books for us to enjoy!

Turnagain Ptarmigan!

I thought that the story Turnagain Ptarmigan! was a great way to introduce young children to Alaska's state bird. James Guenther has obviously done extensive research on the Willow Ptarmigan so that he could portray in a fun way for children to read and learn about Alaska's state bird. I enjoyed how for each season the author showed a different stage of the ptarmigan ... what they are like each season. I recommend this book to all grade school children.

Enchanting Camouflage

This book explores the Alaska state bird and why it changes color depending on the season. The concept of nature and camouflage is beautifully presented. The prose is excellent. The illustrations are a delight and show not only the Ptarmigan, but children sometimes camouflaged in the picture as well. A wonderful new book for children!!