A Charm of Goldfinches by Matt Sewell
A Charm of Goldfinches by Matt Sewell explores through art and humor the origin of peculiar names for groups of animals. We all know of nouns like "herd" and "flock" but these are just the tip of the iceberg. There's charms, scurries (squirrels), plagues (rats), unkindnesses (ravens), memories (elephants), and many more.
Each page gives the noun, describes the animal, and gives the source of the noun where possible with a description of the animal's habits that makes each one seem perfect. It is a great conversation piece to leave out on your coffee table or to use to astonish your friends.
The cover art sold me before I even read the description. Sewell's illustrations are original and artistic and capture the animals perfectly. As a fellow birdwatcher artist I found myself trying to paint my own versions of them (not possible....). The book itself is a durable hardback with glossy paper that invites reading.
A Charm of Goldfinches is a great book for animal lovers but will appeal to everyone who can appreciate perfectly woven humor, art, and facts.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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