Stinkbird Has a Superpower
  • Published: 22 August 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593529522
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99

Stinkbird Has a Superpower

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Hardback
22 Aug 2023
EBook
16 May 2023
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A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!)

A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!)

Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about it—if his adorable chick would quit interrupting him!
 
Is it their stinky, poopy smell?
Nope.
 
What about their loud and beautiful song?
Negative.
 
Is it the fact that they can swim?
Not that either, but you’re getting closer.
 
Just what is it that makes stinkbird chicks so special? You’ll have to read the book to find out!
  • Published: 22 August 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593529522
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $34.99
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About the author

Jill Esbaum

Jill Esbaum lives on a farm, on a dusty gravel road, where green walls of rustling corn surround the yard each summer. She and her husband raise corn, soybeans, and hundreds of pigs. A dozen cats hang around the back door each evening, waiting for her to slip out with leftovers (a dangerous time to go barefoot, she says!). Her favourite season is autumn, when she gets to drive a huge, complicated tractor through crackling fields to help with the harvest under a blue, blue sky. And every day she wakes up feeling blessed, knowing how lucky she is to spend part of each day doing what she loves, and loving what she does - writing for kids.

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Praise for Stinkbird Has a Superpower

Praise for Jill Esbaum:
“A riveting journey about an undersung aviator.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review of Jack Knight's Brave Flight

“Esbaum retraces Knight’s night with breathtaking pacing and a touch of humor.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books on Jack Knight's Brave Flight

“Fabulous . . . Esbaum slips in a lesson or two so skillfully readers won’t even mind.” —Booklist on Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie

Praise for Bob Shea:
“Terrifically funny and surprisingly sweet. The splashy illustrations are distinctive and detailed, perfectly suiting the silly tone. Visit Chez Bob with no reservations.” —Booklist, starred review of Chez Bob

“One of the funniest picture books of the year.” —Parents Magazine on Chez Bob

“Energetic . . . Characters, typography, and jokes bounce around the pages—bright, silly, and loud.” —Publishers Weekly on Crash, Splash, or Moo!

“The oversize but spare drawings guarantee giggles.” —School Library Journal on I'm a Shark

“The gentle humor evident in the contrasts between text and pictures . . . will keep kids entertained.” —School Library Journal, starred review of Oh, Daddy!

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