CIRCLE

🇬🇧 Description:

Each year, bar-tailed godwits undertake the longest unbroken migration of any bird, flying from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to Australia and New Zealand and back again. They follow invisible pathways -- pathways that have been followed for thousands of years -- while braving hunger and treacherous conditions to reach their destination. In Circle, Jeannie Baker follows the godwits' incredible flight, taking readers over awe-inspiring scenes as the birds spread their wings above such beautiful landmarks as the Great Barrier Reef and China's breathtaking cityscapes for an unforgettable journey.

Reviews:

Beautifully wrought in text and art, this picture book offers both an introduction to the migration of godwits as well as story of return and renewal...Baker’s stunning artwork, full to bursting with fascinating, realistically rendered detail, utterly steals the show. An appended author’s note and map discusses the godwits’ unique 7000-mile migration path, and advocates for conservation. Informative and eloquent, this will resonate on many levels. —Booklist

Mixed-media collage, notably delicate and detailed, incorporate natural materials among finely textured cut paper and paint, and their photographic reproduction conveys a sense of depth...the drama of the bird’s arduous migration is fully engaging in its own right. —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books