189 CANARIES

by Dieter Böge
​tr. from German by Laura Watkinson
illus. by Elsa Klever
Eerdmans
(Germany)

Böge’s engaging and evocative history of canaries highlights the songbird’s adventurous journey from the Harz Mountains in Germany to Poughkeepsie, NY.  Enveloped by Klever’s lush illustrations, this detailed exploration of the world’s beloved songbird is enhanced by intriguing endpages and illustrated back matter.

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