ACCOLADES FOR HOW BIRDS SLEEP

★ “Accessible nature writing at its best… a wondrous investigation into the sleep habits of birds….A rich offering for all.” 

— School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Fly around the world to discover how different birds sleep in this beautifully illustrated book." 

— National Science Teachers Association

"[Obuchowski and Pedry] present answers to a quirky question of natural history in the picture book 'How Birds Sleep.' ...As we see in the thick brush strokes of Ms. Pedry's illustrations, some birds rest while perched on one leg, others hang upside down in trees or bob atop the restless sea. In an afterword, Mr. Obuchowski explains that certain birds—the sooty tern, for instance-have evolved in such a way that one half of their brain turns off for sleep, while the other half stays active and keeps them flying. We humans who struggle with too little time and too little sleep, can only look on the sooty tern with envy."

— Wall Street Journal (with four color spreads published)

“A real treat, and worth reading many times over.” — Kendal Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy

“Beautiful….this peaceful read is full of information and the perfect bedtime read.  Two big thumbs up!" 

— Growing Book by Book

"Gorgeous illustrations...delicious- luminescent....A perfect companion for any reader, regardless of age, who has ever wondered how do birds sleep…. perfect to share all ages. A jumping off place to spark conversations on the importance of preserving natural habitats.” 

— The Nonfiction Detectives

“Did you ever wonder how and where birds sleep once the sun goes down?….Pedry’s artwork is a definite highlight….Share this one-on-one or in very small groups so children can see the details." 

—  Kirkus Reviews