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Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
Birds with Words is an illustrative book of poetry, written by Barbara W. James. Featuring colorful photographs captured by Douglas James, the book follows the journey of a wide variety of birds in all colors, shapes and sizes. As the weather changes, the birds migrate, seeking cooler or warmer climates so that they can continue to feed and survive. The remarkable stanzas describe the interesting and enigmatic characteristics of birds, questioning why some choose to walk when they have wings, or whether new hatchlings argue and fight in the nest when the parents are out hunting for food, and how things would play out if they did. I found a great deal of humor with poems such as these, as they humanized behavioral characteristics of wildlife, adding a touch of imagination to the valuable educational quality of the book.
Barbara W. James’ words and Douglas James’ incredible pictures complement each other so beautifully. One of my favorite poems – The Turtle and the Egret – is almost written in Aboriginal Dreamtime-style, combined with a fable and a lesson of trust and friendship. It also shows that two different species (or cultures) can exist together without the need to fight, kill or claim the territory where they stand. The Roseate Spoonbill’s Water Ballet is one poem which literally took me by surprise; although I am Deaf, I was able to hear beautiful music amongst the incredible dance moves portrayed in the photographs. The words and pictures were so beautifully paired. The hidden lessons I found within the pages of Birds with Words were valuable, as was the educational value, showing how much variety can come from within one species. I enjoyed reading Birds with Words and recommend it to bird and nature lovers of all ages.
