Crick, Crack, Crow! [Hardcover]

Crow’s mischievous antics are featured in this playful and informative picture book that illustrates the cleverness of crows and their intriguing behavior.

Crows are crafty birds. In this picture book about a particularly noisy and mischievous young crow, their intriguing behaviors are on full display. They can mimic sounds and use objects for tools, and they love to hide things. They also enjoy raising a ruckus. Follow along as Crow leaves his home nest and his large extended family and flies to the nearby farm, looking for fun and trouble. He enjoys pestering the songbirds, stealing food from Cat, and taunting Dog. But he soon tires of his usual hijinks, and he sets out to find more exciting adventures. What will happen when he runs into DANGEROUS trouble?

This engaging work of informational fiction is a dynamic read-aloud with colorful artwork by the celebrated illustrator Julie Paschkis. The book includes a page of facts about crows and a list of resources for learning more about these fascinating birds.

A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year★ Lord’s lyrical writing and pacing make for an edge-of-your-seat journey, while Paschkis’ lively, folk-inspired illustrations bring humor and emotional resonance—and gorgeous endpapers suffused with crow silhouettes. A compelling, joyous, informative romp that captures the craftiness and effervescence of corvids. —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

Clever, fun, and informative. —The Horn Book

[An] elegant catalog of crow behaviors. —Publishers WeeklySisters Janet Lord and Julie Paschkis grew up near Philadelphia, PA. Their parents encouraged them to make things, to read, to draw and to play oulsS