How Starling Got His Speckles - Hardcover

by Keely Parrack (Author), Antonio Boffa (Illustrator)

"Pride nearly leads to a fall for a standoffish starling" - Kirkus Reviews

How do starlings get their speckles-- and why do they dance together in the sky? Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers . . . but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there's more strength and power in community than in being alone.

• Explores the science behind starling murmurations in a kid-friendly way
• Encourages friendship and teamwork
• Includes endnotes with fun facts about starlings

Back Jacket

Star doesn't want to fly with all the other starlings. Then how would anyone see his beautiful feathers?

But when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers the strength and power of community.

Author Biography

Keely Parrack first came to the USA from the UK over twenty years ago and liked it so much that she stayed. Today, she lives in California with her husband and sons, where you will find her exploring nature and taking too many photographs. She shares her love of nature and travel through her picture books and young adult novels which include the children's book Morning, Sunshine! and the young adult thriller Don't Let in the Cold.>

Antonio Boffa is a children's book illustrator, painter, engraver, ceramist, and graphic designer. He has published numerous illustrated books and has won awards for his work both in his home country of Italy and abroad, including the Lucca Comics Junior International Award for Illustrators in 2011 and 2012. He also runs graphic design and creativity workshops for children and collaborates with publishing houses for graphic consultancy.