“Fine Feathered Friends” uses rhyming words, funny illustrations, and familiar characters to engage students’ interest. It provides basic information about birds to students. After introducing the characteristics that all birds share, it discusses specific types of birds. The variety of birds discussed shows the diversity that exists among birds (different sizes, habitats, behaviors, etc.) This book would be ideal for a science integration lesson, as it is an informational text that is written in poetry format. The illustrations are based on familiar characters and are a good blend of realism and animation. ( )

Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat introduces Sally and Dick to a variety of birds, from the ten-foot ostrich to the two-inch hummingbird. ( )