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Virginia W. Dike and Robin Gowen have created a beautifully illustrated and informative read!

We are given a highly education look at different birds found in West Africa, from the Bulbul to the Whydah and everything in between!
Information included is your basic color and behaviors, but we also get to learn the names of these beautiful creatures in three different languages. The author gives a rudimentary look at what a bird is, and also tells us about the different beak and feet shapes.

The illustrations are eye catching and just as informative as the text.

The backmatter includes a bird watching start up with ways to attract birds to your garden and an observation checklist for when you spot one! The added guide for parents and educators is wonderful and includes a project and themes for the classroom.

Birds of West Africa would be perfect for young children in West Africa who would like to be able to identify the birds they see or children (adults, too) from other locations around the globe interested in the birds of West Africa.