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Roth, Susan L. , Trumbore, Cindy

Parrots over Puerto Rico

48 pp. | Lee | September, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62014-004-8 $19.95

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Susan L. Roth. This gorgeously illustrated history of the endangered Puerto Rican parrot underscores the environmental consequences of human populations on indigenous animal species. With stunning paper-and-fabric artwork, the book is laid out vertically to give a sense of height. Ruffly-feathered parrots, colorfully clothed people, and Puerto Rican landmarks are located within dense, intricate illustrations that capture the lushness of the landscape. Timeline.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2014