Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds by Loebel-Fried, Caren

by Loebel-Fried, Caren | HC | VeryGood
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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
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No
ISBN
9780824882723
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Hawaii Press
ISBN-10
0824882725
ISBN-13
9780824882723
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038427950

Product Key Features

Book Title
Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Nature & The Natural World / Environment, General, Animals / Birds, People & Places / United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Caren Loebel-Fried
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-033186
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Entertaining and enlightening, Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds emphasizes both Hawaiian culture and environmental conservation and is brought to life by Loebel-Fried's colorful and whimsical block-print illustrations. . . . [It] is a charming and educational book that serves as a reminder that culture and science are, and should be, complementary., The illustrations in Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds are arresting and bring the story to life. . . . It's refreshing to find a children's book where it's very clear that care and research went into making sure all species were represented true to life. Indeed one of the most intriguing aspects of [the book] is the extensive ten-page afterword full of photos, historical paintings, and a glossary of Hawaiian words. . . . I hope Manu inspires readers to question why some birds no longer inhabit this planet and challenges them to wonder how they can work to protect the ones we have left.
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
On a school trip to Honolulu's Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the 'o'o, a bird native to Hawai'i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu'o'omauloa, meant "May the 'o'o bird live on" but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about 'o'o birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai'i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child's experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai'i's forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai'i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife., Winner of the 2021 Silver Medal for Best Illustrator, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards On a school trip to Honolulu's Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the 'o'o, a bird native to Hawai'i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu'o'omauloa, meant "May the 'o'o bird live on" but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about 'o'o birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai'i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child's experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai'i's forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai'i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife. The book is also available in a Hawaiian-language edition, 'O Manu, ke Keiki Aloha Manu, translated by Blaine Namahana Tolentino (ISBN 9780824883430).
LC Classification Number
PZ7.L82545Man 2020

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