One Dark Bird
One dark bird is perched up high, with a view of the town and a taste of the sky. Then she’s joined by two more, then three, then four. Before long, there are hundreds of starlings dancing across the sky – and avoiding a hunting hawk with one of the most spectacular tricks in the animal kingdom. This lyrical, evocative exploration of a murmuration was illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon and published by Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster in 2019.
★ “This book goes beyond counting, showing children how wondrous ordinary can be.” – Booklist
★ “A pleasure to look at and think about, this story and its inspiring sky-set dance can elicit new appreciation for the natural world.” – The Horn Book
“Scanlon’s closing stanza, almost identical to the first, brings a deliciously satisfying end to the day… Perfect for the budding ornithologist’s bookshelf.” – Kirkus
“A tool to teach both early science and math concepts, this picture book will be useful both in and out of the classroom.” – School Library Journal
Margaret Wise Brown Award Honor Book, 2020
