Thank you to Rebecca Upjohn and the March 2017 Nonfiction Archaeology Class for this Compass Summary
Publisher: Clarion Books says: Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don’t know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins’ first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists. Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this fascinating account of how robins grow up includes an Author’s Note, Glossary, More About Robins, and Sources.
Nugget: Two young robins share their story of "growing up".
Needs Enticement: About the life of robins. A side story is told from the POV of the sibling robins and personalizes the main story and also offers the opportunity to add info that would slow down the narrative but enrich understanding. It's like a sidebar--sort of--but with two little robins speaking.
Escalation: From the parents' spring migration, building a nest, raising young, teaching them and keeping them safe, to the fall migration. Including the risks: some eggs and young birds don't survive. Challenges: growing up as a robin.
Satisfying Ending: Promise of return next year. Brings the story full circle.
Show words: Not sure this applied however the author did integrate an aspect of what inspired her to write this book into this story.
Why: Gives meaning/understanding to a commonly seen bird.
Need and Want: Growing up as a robin is exciting and not every bird survives.
Sources: 5 books, 2 websites. Author's note on what inspired the story. Also a glossary and 2 pages of "More About Robins" in a Q & A format.
This author is also the illustrator.
Nugget: Two young robins share their story of "growing up".
Needs Enticement: About the life of robins. A side story is told from the POV of the sibling robins and personalizes the main story and also offers the opportunity to add info that would slow down the narrative but enrich understanding. It's like a sidebar--sort of--but with two little robins speaking.
Escalation: From the parents' spring migration, building a nest, raising young, teaching them and keeping them safe, to the fall migration. Including the risks: some eggs and young birds don't survive. Challenges: growing up as a robin.
Satisfying Ending: Promise of return next year. Brings the story full circle.
Show words: Not sure this applied however the author did integrate an aspect of what inspired her to write this book into this story.
Why: Gives meaning/understanding to a commonly seen bird.
Need and Want: Growing up as a robin is exciting and not every bird survives.
Sources: 5 books, 2 websites. Author's note on what inspired the story. Also a glossary and 2 pages of "More About Robins" in a Q & A format.
This author is also the illustrator.
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