Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
The surly star of Grumpy Bird and Boo Hoo Bird returns in a third picture book, a more apt title for which might be Hangry Bird. Out on a hike, Bird pesters his friends for a snack, only to rebuff their offerings. "Grass?" Bird tells Sheep. "I think you mean gross!" Once again, Tankard draws a lot of humor from the disconnect between the chunky-cute looks of his woodland cast and the angry depths of his rosy-cheeked hero, who at one point growls, "If I don't eat this very instant, I might die!!!" Picky eaters would do well to learn from Bird's friendship-testing dramatics and remember to pack their own snack. Ages 3-5. Agent: Holly McGhee, Pippin Properties. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
(c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-Tankard's spunky blue bird is back with this lovable (and laughable) adventure about taking a hike without (gasp!) snacks. Bird and a cast of adorable animal friends set out on a hike through the woods, but Bird realizes that he is hungry. Feeling "a bit peckish," Bird asks Fox if he has any food, but Bird doesn't like what Fox has to offer. The other friends volunteer to share their snacks, but Bird continues to refuse, until "Bird's tummy roared and he collapsed on the ground." Thankfully, Bird eventually learns that his friends' snacks are actually edible, and survives the hike. Tankard returns with his bold ink drawings and vivid digital coloring, using the "Pantone Process Color System Guide," which ensures that the art and the final product are an exact color match. Picky eaters will be laughing along and trying new things in no time with this funny installment of Bird and friends. VERDICT A recommended purchase perfect for storytime or small group sharing that will be in high demand, especially because Bird is coming to television.-Karen Ginman, BookOps: The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review by Horn Book Review
High-maintenance Bird (Grumpy Bird; Boo Hoo Bird) and his friends are just starting their hike when Bird realizes he's starving. He demands snacks, then rejects them all: "CARROTS ARE ORANGE! HOW ON EARTH CAN I EAT A CARROT?!" Preschooler stand-in Bird's bad behavior will evoke giggles from viewers. Tankard's mixed-media collage illustrations in bold hues with thick black outlines are distinctive and eye-catching. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
