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Perfect Pigeons Hardcover – Picture Book, September 22, 2020

by Katherine Battersby (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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One plucky pigeon dares to fly against the flock in this brightly illustrated, laugh-out-loud picture book about embracing the things that make us different.

A colorful flock of pigeons pride themselves on their perfect unity. All except one: a bespectacled pigeon who is happiest doing its own thing.

While the flock all looks the same, this pigeon enjoys wearing cowboy boots. While the flock flies in perfect formation, this pigeon soars like a superhero. When the flock finally confronts their contrary friend, they learn a thing or two about true perfection—and that we don’t all have to be the same to belong together.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD420L
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Margaret K. McElderry Books
  8. Publication date
    September 22, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    153445781X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1534457812
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Katherine Battersby is the critically acclaimed children’s author and illustrator of a number of children’s books, including the Cranky Chicken series, Perfect Pigeons, and Squish Rabbit, a CBC Children’s Choice Book. Her books have received glowing reviews in The New York Times and starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and have been shortlisted for numerous Australian awards. Katherine lives in Ottawa, Canada. Visit her at KatherineBattersby.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Margaret K. McElderry Books (September 22, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153445781X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534457812
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD420L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Katherine Battersby is the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of thirteen children’s books, which have been published around the world. Her books include the popular graphic novels series Cranky Chicken, as well as picture books such as Trouble, Perfect Pigeons and the beloved Squish Rabbit. Her books have received glowing reviews in The New York Times, starred Kirkus reviews and have been named CBC Children's Choice Books. In another life, Katherine worked for many years as a paediatric occupational therapist, specialising as a children’s counsellor, and she has also studied graphic design. She grew up by the beach in Australia and currently lives in Canada with her poet, their book loving girl and their gentleman dog.

Visit her at: www.katherinebattersby.com

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maryk
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple illustrations but they are so very charming.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
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The style of illustrations is what caused me to purchase this book. The story is common for many children's book now, but the pigeons pull it off to be amusing. The pigeon who they thought was too different , has a charming way to get them to try new things. My hopes is that Katherine would enhance this type of illustration.
Her talent to bring fun and charm is something very special.
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Casey
5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute story
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2020
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I love some of these newer picture books for kids. This one is adorable and a very nice little story with cute illustrations. I haven't read it to my second graders yet but I think they'll enjoy it!
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Christina Susan Uss
5.0 out of 5 stars Will make you want to do what you love to do!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
This is such a happy book--the pigeon who isn't like everyone else shows the rest of the flock what being perfect really means. The artwork is so charming and lovely and fun. I work at a library, and when it first came in, all the library staff oohed and aahed over it, and as soon as we put it out for the public, it was checked out in about 2 seconds.
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Pat Zietlow Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace your inner awesomeness
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
Do you like pigeons in cowboy boots? Round, red glasses? Super-hero capes? Watermelon leggings? It’s all in PERFECT PIGEONS. You’ll love how the birds discover how to be their perfect selves and embrace their inner awesomeness.
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J. Dieterle
4.0 out of 5 stars Darling!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020
Darling! Loved the illustrations in this as well as the celebration of being yourself and standing out from the crowd.
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Stephen
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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Great children's book - fun and good message!
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Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2020
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I bought this book based on the descriptions I'd read and it does not disappoint. The illustrations are charming and the story is perfect for young readers. It's entertaining, relatable, and best of all, it teaches without being "teachy." I highly recommend it. 'Perfect Pigeons' will be my go-to Christmas gift for kids this year.
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