In the companion to Coyote Moon, follow a red-tailed hawk in his hunt to feed his family in this lyrical, fierce, and gorgeously illustrated picture book, from Maria Gianferrari (Coyote Moon) and illustrated by Caldecott medalist Brian Floca. Complete with back matter containing more information about how hawks hunt, nest, and raise families, as well as further sources.
Early morning and a ruffle of feathers,
A shadow gliding through the backyard.
High above your house Father Hawk circles, sharp eyes searching for prey. From the front porch, you watch.
Swoosh!
He dives after chipmunks, crows, sparrows, squirrels.
Screech!
The sun sets low in the sky. What’s for dinner?
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Maria Gianferrari 's favorite pastime is searching for perching red-tailed hawks while driving down the highway. When she's not driving, she's watching Cornell Hawk mates, Big Red and Ezra, raise their chicks each year via birdcam. She's the author of Coyote Moon and Hello Goodbye Dog , also published by Roaring Brook Pres
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