Recently Canadian Reader, Constant Reader and I have all been talking about hummingbirds. They both keep feeders out year ‘round for the local hummers. I had no idea they stayed around year long which made me think I needed to do some reading. Constant Reader recommended The Complete Book of Hummingbirds, by Tony Tilford. It proved to be an excellent read. Lots of information but never too ‘sciency’, making it perfect for this novice, and with incredible photographs. The colors on these wee birds are amazing, and there’s even one photo with the hummer sticking his/her tongue out!

I have mixed feelings about The History of the World in Fifty Dogs, by Mackenzi Lee (with illustrations by Petra Eriksson). On the one hand, some of the word use was strange to me (showing my age here) as if written for those current with modern slang, etc. That was a bit off putting, but probably only to me. On the other hand, I applaud the idea using dogs as a journey through history, and the time and the effort the author put in to her book. I did read it from cover to cover, after all. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog