Nerdy Birdy

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Marc Notes: A Neal Porter book.; A picture book about a nerdy birdy who just wants to hang out with the cool birds--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Aaron Reynolds is a "New York Times" bestselling author of many highly hilarious books for kids, including "Carnivores;" "Chicks and Salsa;" "Joey Fly, Private Eye;" and the Caldecott Honor book "Creepy Carrots!" He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day. Matt Davies was the recipient of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons, the inaugural 2004 Herblock Prize, and the 2001 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. He and his wife, Lucy, live in Wilton, Connecticut, with their three children. Publisher Marketing: Nerdy Birdy likes reading, video games, and reading about video games, which immediately disqualifies him for membership in the cool crowd. One thing is clear: being a nerdy birdy is a lonely lifestyle. When he's at his lowest point, Nerdy Birdy meets a flock just like him. He has friends and discovers that there are far more nerdy birdies than cool birdies in the sky. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 06/08/2015 (EAN 9781626721272, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 (EAN 9781626721272, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist 07/01/2015 pg. 64 (EAN 9781626721272, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Reynolds, Aaron Aaron Reynolds loves bugs and loves books, so Tiger Moth was a perfect blend of both. Reynolds is the author of several great books for kids, including Chicks and Salsa, which Publishers Weekly called "a literary fandango." Reynolds had no idea what "fandango" meant. After looking it up in the dictionary, he learned the word means "playful and silly behavior." Reynolds hopes to write several more fandangos in the future. He lives near Chicago with his wife, two kids, and four insect-obsessed cats. Contributor Bio:  Davies, Matt, Professor Born in London, England, Matt Davies moved to the U. S. in 1983. He was the recipient of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartoons, the inaugural 2004 Herblock Prize and the 2001 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award. He and his wife, Lucy, live in Wilton, Connecticut, with their three children. "Ben Rides On" is his first book for young readers.