Crows are known for their intelligence, fearlessness, and vision.
And they can count. In this counting picture book by Kathi Appelt, children can watch the antics of these birds who are dressed in cute red and white sweaters.
They leave their nests and fly in search of snacks. As they feast on berries, ants, peanuts, peas, snails, crackers and crickets, they are being stalked by a hungry cat who has his own idea of what is delicious. The crows make a hasty exit and fly off together in groups.
The combination of writer Kathi Appelt's magical rhyming language and the whimsical illustrations of Rob Dunlavey make Counting Crows a standout work in the popular genre of children's books. It has been designed for girls and boys from ages 3 to 7.
