Extreme Birds- Dominic Couzens

I checked this new book in at the branch a few months ago and immediately put myself on the hold list for it. The vast diversity of birds in the world has always been interesting to me. Several years ago when I was living in Knoxville my husband and I had a second floor apartment and a balcony that was on level with the telephone wires and tree tops. I started taking note of the different varieties of birds in the yard and have been keeping an eye on our feathered friends wherever I go now. Extreme Birds: The World's Most Extraordinary and Bizarre Birds by Dominic Couzens highlights the crazy abilities and features of birds. Birds who are the strongest, fastest, have the largest beaks and the sexiest tails....this book gives superlatives to 150 standout members of the bird world. It may sound a little boring, but check it out from your library and I guarantee you'll be drawn in by the fascinating facts in this book!

Cat Poems- Dave Crawley

Have a cat that you love in your life? Then you're not too old for Dave Crawley's Cat Poems. Suggested for children in grades K-4th, this is a heartwarming read for cat lovers of any age. Crawley has a drawing and poem for each type of behavior that either endears you to your cat or makes you want to lock it in the bathroom. From poems about how a cat wakes you up and snuggles with you in the morning to when a cat has more energy than a three year-old hyped up on sugar, you'll find the perfect poem and playful illustrations that will make you want to buy a copy of the book for yourself.