Sweep Up the Sun

“A picture-book poem calling for adventure. . . . All-around gorgeous.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Baby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. In perfect synchrony, a lyrical narrative evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust. At the end, readers will find profiles of the featured ...