Published by Random House Studio
Summary: Two starlings rest on a chilly morning, then fly away with others. They travel for days, with more starlings joining them, until thousands of them are flying as a group, called a murmuration for the sound all those flapping wings make. The huge flock provides warmth and protection, demonstrated when a peregrine falcon tries to attack. After surviving that, the starlings are ready for some fun, diving and swooping in spectacular formations until they find a place to land and roost together. Includes a two-page note about starlings. 40 pages; ages 4-8.
Pros: The spectacular illustrations capture the movement of the murmuration, showing the black birds silhouetted against a beautiful sky at sunrise or sunset. The poetic text gives just enough information to intrigue readers, with more offered in the note at the end.
Cons: No additional resources.