“Young naturalists will appreciate the variety of avian life rendered in Susan Stockdale's gently rhyming picture book, 'Bring On the Birds'...Children will want to linger over the colorful images.” ―Wall Street Journal

“...likely to draw and hold the attention even of unfledged young viewers. The images are often mesmerizing in their abstraction, inviting readers to pause and admire.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“...A fresh look at birds: familiar, strange, and wonderful.” ―Booklist

“...This colorful, richly-penned bird tale is both awe-inspiring and happy...The richly vibrant paintings of exotic and familiar birds are great, and Stockdale's engaging rhymes make Bring On the Birds fun and easy to read...” ―The Voice-Tribune

“...this is a wonderful book to share with little children who are beginning to appreciate that birds are fascinating animals...” ―Through the Looking Glass blog

“...Bright, blockstyle illustrations feature a unique characteristic of each bird and show rich details of their surroundings. Parents will enjoy sharing the additional information in the afterword.” ―Wichita Eagle

“...here is a newly released book that I absolutely LOVE! I cannot stop flipping through this book! The pictures are so vibrant, engaging, and realistic that I imagine kids will want to read again and again. The text is simple, catchy, and informative...” ―Early Literacy Counts blog

“...crafted in charm and simplicity, the book offers many possibilities for use and enjoyment in reading aloud, browsing, and teaching. The pictures invite a lingering look, easily stimulating observation and discussion.” ―School Library Journal

“Stunning yet accurate illustrations accompany a gently rhyming, rhythmic text to introduce the behavior of a variety of birds.” ―Reading Rockets

“...A really great one for young children...I love this book...” ―Birding Adventures

“...Simple, rhyming language and vibrant illustrations will engage young readers...” ―New Jersey Family

“Our fine feathered friends are beautifully served in this handsome volume by local author-artist Susan Stockdale. Like the stunning acrylic illustrations, the rhythmical text manages both to inform and entertain...” ―Washington Parent

“With catchy, rhyming text and bright, bold pictures, Susan Stockdale presents 21 different species of birds from all over the world. She really shows off all the amazing things birds can do, from dancing to swimming to hanging upside down...” ―Abby the Librarian blog

“...Stockdale's book combines a great rhythm and rhyme with gorgeous illustrations, while at the same time describing the breadth of diversity among birds...” ―Devourer of Books blog

“...Brightly colored, richly textured illustrations and an energetic rhyming text introduce young readers to distinctive birds and their unique qualities...the breadth of bird life...will captivate junior ornithologists...” ―Midwest Book Review

“...Through her rhythmical text, beautiful acrylic paintings and picture glossary, Susan gives youngsters a chance to swoop with the Great Horned Owl, whoop with the crane and learn more about the American robin, toucan and Adelie penguin...” ―National Wildlife Federation

“This book is a great introductory book for any little bird lover in your house. The rhymes are adorable, the pictures bold and bright, the info at the end is great and at a child's level...” ―Letters Numbers and Books Oh My blog

“...Stockdale's text is simply worded with strong rhythm and rhyme, making it ideal for beginning readers as well as read-aloud time. Her acrylic illustrations are striking and gorgeous, putting the birds front and center with a bold use of color...” ―Parents' Choice

“...the illustrations...are an absolute delight for everyone who appreciates bright colors and deceptively simple yet stunning designs. This is material so beautifully prepared that kids cannot find equivalents on the web: they need these books for well-researched authentic info and pictures...” ―Martha's Vineyard Times

“...Bring On the Birds, written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale, mixes rhymes and fun facts with elegant, stylized paintings to introduce children to familiar and exotic birds, including owls and cranes, puffins and hummingbirds, woodpeckers and roadrunners...” ―US Fish & Wildlife Service online

“...The simple text will appeal to the youngest of listeners. The clean line drawings and crisp color will also captivate...” ―The Sunday Plain Dealer

“...What a great way to introduce readers to the exotic and familiar birds in a simple rhyming text, with vibrant and exciting color...A must have for classroom teaching.” ―My MC Books blog

“...Susan Stockdale's engaging rhymes and spot-on rhythm, bold and bright illustrations and her inclusion of honest-to-goodness science add up to a fun-to-read book that can” ―Ithaca Child

“...This is a bright and bold picture book about birds. Written in simple, rhyming text, the book is a celebration of the diversity of birds around the world...The rhythm and rhyme is gentle and unifies the book. The illustrations are the glory of the book offering simple backgrounds that the birds shine against...” ―Waking the Brain Cells blog

“...Not only visually appealing to young students, this title will be a good read-aloud that could lead to a discussion of birds and their characteristics. It will be a wonderful supplement to a bird unit in the primary grades.” ―Library Media Connection

“Ms. Stockdale's third book is another winner. Twenty-one birds from across the globe are introduced in lovely acrylic painting illustrations and simple rhyming text...” ―New Jersey Youth Services

“Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right...information for preschool ornithologists.” ―Balkin Buddies blog

“I'm amazed at how deceivingly simple the illustrations are, as each picture does provide much detail about the birds...a pleasant read aloud...” ―Rebecca Reads blog