Seven Hungry Babies

One spring morning, high in a nest, seven speckled eggs begin to crack. And seven hungry babies open their beaks wide. Readers can count with Mama Bird as she zooms back and forth across the pages, going from seven hungry babies to none. Full color.

Candace Fleming is the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including the Bulldozer books; Ben Franklin’s Almanac, an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, as well as Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!, Gabriella’s Song, and When Agnes Caws, all ALA Notable Books. She lives in a suburb of Chicago.

Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born illustrator who started with the Leningrad Institute of Theater Arts. He began his career designing sets and costumes for the stage, he also co-founded a children’s theatre in Siberia.  After he moved to Boston, he became an illustrator.  Mr. Yelchin has  received the Tomie DePaola Illustration Award .  He lives in Topanga, California.  His website is www.eugeneyelchin.com.