“Stunning… Although cataloged in the natural sciences, Stockdale’s mellifluous prose deserves to be classified as literature and her vibrant acrylic illustrations are art…. Wonderful for reading aloud and sharing; recommended for every ­library to introduce art, poetry, and glorious birds to young readers and lucky listeners.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

“With a brief text and clearly delineated, vibrant artwork that shows up well from a distance, this book is a natural for reading aloud during preschool or primary-grade bird units.” —Booklist

“The clever comparisons suggest a new way to see and remember these species….smoothly written couplets… A posh performance to read aloud or alone.” —Kirkus Reviews

Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types,Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

“Optically striking… This is a book to closely pore over…” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Stockdale’s rhyming couplets are perfectly crafted. They’re as delightful to read aloud as her clean, bright acrylic paintings are to look at.” ―School Library Journal

“This lively blend of imagination and science might send children scrambling to their backyards or neighborhood parks to see what else they can spot in flowers.” ―Booklist

“[A] handsome study of ‘Fantastic flowers in all kinds of shapes’…” ―Publishers Weekly

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“[Fantastic Flowers] exemplifies the best of our [nonfiction] genre… [a] glorious celebration of nature.” ―Huffington Post

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Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2018

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts ―Children’s Literature Assembly/NCTE

The Original Art  ―Society of Illustrators, 2017

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association, 2018-2019

Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

“This engaging introduction to patterns in nature is a visual delight.” ―School Library Journal

“Stockdale pairs precise acrylic illustrations with equally tidy verse to depict 19 striped animals… Appended pages discuss the ways stripes benefit each creature and also provide a guessing game for readers to match stripes with their respective animals.” ―Publishers Weekly

“A lovely, interactive exploration of stripes and a good introduction to some new animals.” ―Kirkus Reviews

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“This attractive picture book, one of the few to focus on stripes in nature, offers images that a motivated teacher could use for discussion.” ―Booklist Online

“Simple, lilting rhymes and enticing action verbs spotlight critters in their natural habitats… The final double-page image brings the action close to home as two children cuddle a pair of black-and-gray tabbies.” ―School Library Journal Online

“In Susan Stockdale’s Stripes of All Types, simple, rhyming text with just a few descriptive words on every page converge into a satisfying twist that the very young can discover and enjoy… The simplicity and boldness with which the animals are depicted make this an excellent nature book.” ―Parents’ Choice

“This engaging, educational book should prove as popular as her other nonfiction titles Bring on the Birds and Fabulous Fishes.” ―Washington Parent

“This science concept book is appropriate for early readers not only to look at the stripes themselves but how patterns work in nature as well. Placed in their natural habitats, Stockdale has created captivating illustrations.” ―Reading Today Online

“A visual treat to share with early childhood scientists!… This book with alliteration and simple narratives will delight students whether they are emergent or confident readers.” ―NSTA Recommends

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Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2013

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children’s Book Council, 2014

Best Children’s Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education, 2014

Cybils Nonfiction Picture Books (Nominee) ―Cybils, 2013

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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award―Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2013

CCBC Choices (Science, Technology, and the Natural World) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens ―Capitol Choices, 2014

Notable Children’s Book (Nominee) ―Association for Library Service to Children, 2013

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio SNAP Award ―Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2013

Eureka! Gold Nonfiction Children’s Book Award ―California Reading Association, 2013

Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association, 2014-2015

Read On Wisconsin! (Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014-2015

Librarians’ Choices ―Librarians’ Choices, 2013

Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Honor Book) ―The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, 2014

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Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types,Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

“This engaging introduction to patterns in nature is a visual delight.” ―School Library Journal

“Stockdale pairs precise acrylic illustrations with equally tidy verse to depict 19 striped animals… Appended pages discuss the ways stripes benefit each creature and also provide a guessing game for readers to match stripes with their respective animals.” ―Publishers Weekly

“A lovely, interactive exploration of stripes and a good introduction to some new animals.” ―Kirkus Reviews

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“This attractive picture book, one of the few to focus on stripes in nature, offers images that a motivated teacher could use for discussion.” ―Booklist Online

“Simple, lilting rhymes and enticing action verbs spotlight critters in their natural habitats… The final double-page image brings the action close to home as two children cuddle a pair of black-and-gray tabbies.” ―School Library Journal Online

“In Susan Stockdale’s Stripes of All Types, simple, rhyming text with just a few descriptive words on every page converge into a satisfying twist that the very young can discover and enjoy… The simplicity and boldness with which the animals are depicted make this an excellent nature book.” ―Parents’ Choice

“This engaging, educational book should prove as popular as her other nonfiction titles Bring on the Birds and Fabulous Fishes.” ―Washington Parent

“This science concept book is appropriate for early readers not only to look at the stripes themselves but how patterns work in nature as well. Placed in their natural habitats, Stockdale has created captivating illustrations.” ―Reading Today Online

“A visual treat to share with early childhood scientists!… This book with alliteration and simple narratives will delight students whether they are emergent or confident readers.” ―NSTA Recommends

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Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2013

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―National Science Teachers Association, Children’s Book Council, 2014

Best Children’s Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education, 2014

Cybils Nonfiction Picture Books (Nominee) ―Cybils, 2013

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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award―Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2013

CCBC Choices (Science, Technology, and the Natural World) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens ―Capitol Choices, 2014

Notable Children’s Book (Nominee) ―Association for Library Service to Children, 2013

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio SNAP Award ―Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2013

Eureka! Gold Nonfiction Children’s Book Award ―California Reading Association, 2013

Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association, 2014-2015

Read On Wisconsin! (Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers) ―Cooperative Children’s Book Center, 2014-2015

Librarians’ Choices ―Librarians’ Choices, 2013

Paterson Prize for Books for Young People (Honor Book) ―The Poetry Center at Passaic County Community College, 2014

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Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types,Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

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Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

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Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types,Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.

“Likely to draw and hold the attention even of unfledged young viewers. The images are often mesmerizing in their abstraction, inviting readers to pause and admire.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A fresh look at birds: familiar, strange, and wonderful.” ―Booklist

“Crafted in charm and simplicity, the book offers many possibilities for use and enjoyment in reading aloud, browsing, and teaching. The pictures invite a lingering look, easily stimulating observation and discussion.” ―School Library Journal

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“Not only visually appealing to young students, this title will be a good read-aloud that could lead to a discussion of birds and their characteristics. It will be a wonderful supplement to a bird unit in the primary grades.” ―Library Media Connection

“This delightful introduction to both exotic and familiar birds is described in simple rhyming text with fiesta-bright illustrations.” ―Bank Street College of Education

“Stockdale’s text is simply worded with strong rhythm and rhyme, making it ideal for beginning readers as well as read-aloud time. Her acrylic illustrations are striking and gorgeous, putting the birds front and center with a bold use of color.” ―Parents’ Choice

“Brightly colored, richly textured illustrations and an energetic rhyming text introduce young readers to distinctive birds and their unique qualities…the breadth of bird life…will captivate junior ornithologists…” ―Midwest Book Review

“Our fine feathered friends are beautifully served in this handsome volume by local author-artist Susan Stockdale. Like the stunning acrylic illustrations, the rhythmical text manages both to inform and entertain.” ―Washington Parent

“Susan Stockdale’s engaging rhymes and spot-on rhythm, bold and bright illustrations, and her inclusion of honest-to-goodness science add up to a fun-to-read book that can’t be beat.” ―Sally’s Bookshelf

“Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right of information for preschool ornithologists.” ―WFL Kids

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Notable Children’s Books ―Association for Library Service to Children, 2012

Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2012

Parents’ Choice Recommended Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2011

Cybils (Finalist, Nonfiction Picture Books) ―Cybils, 2011

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A Baker’s Dozen ―Pennsylvania Center for the Book, 2012

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book ―Chicago Public Library, 2012

Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award (Preschool Nominee) ―Keystone State Reading Association, 2012-2013

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Susan Stockdale has written and illustrated a number of children’s picture books, including Stripes of All Types, Bring On the Birds, Fabulous Fishes, and Carry Me. Her books celebrate nature with exuberance and charm and have won awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, and the National Science Teachers Association. Stockdale lives in Maryland and speaks frequently at schools and conferences. You can visit her website here.