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Levine, Sara

A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use

32 pp. | Millbrook | September, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5415-8734-2 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-7284-3618-0 $9.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Kate Slater. Different species of birds use their beaks for different purposes, this book explains. Right-facing pages show the silhouette of a bird with a beak shaped like a common tool, asking the question, "What kind of bird has a beak that works like a...pair of needle-nosed pliers? ...pair of tweezers? ...sharp knife?" Turn the page to find the enthusiastic answer (a sandpiper! a wren! a hawk!) along with a description of what the beak looks like and how the bird uses it. The rich mixed-media illustrations, full of gentle pastel colors, showcase each bird in its habitat; an explanation of evolution and resources for further reading are included.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Kerns

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