Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and
young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal
in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the
Mountain. Born into a family of famous naturalists, Jean spent her
entire career writing books that celebrated the natural world.
Wendell Minor is nationally known for the artwork he has created
for over sixty award-winning children's books. His many
collaborators include Jean Craighead George, Robert Burleigh, Buzz
Aldrin, Tony Johnston, Nikki Grimes, Mary Higgins Clark, and, last
but not least, his wife, Florence. He is also the author and
illustrator of My Farm Friends.
Twig C. George was inspired to write Swimming with Sharks after she
spent time studying and swimming with sharks in the Bahamas. She is
also the author of A Dolphin Named Bob, illustrated by Christine
Herman Merrill. She lives in Maryland.
"Penned by late Newbery Medalist Jean Craighead George and adapted by her children, this picture book follows the family's real experience of rescuing and raising a baby crow foundling they named Crowbar, seamlessly incorporating facts about crows. Minor's art, done in graphite and gouache and enhanced digitally, offers realistic, meticulous snapshots of the crow and family, forming a tender interspecies familial portrait. Back matter includes more about crows, with a list of additional resources. " -- Publishers Weekly"Two of George's three children are listed as collaborators on the Newbery Medalist's final picture-book text; together they find the perfect balance of warmth and information. Minor's lovely illustrations use a slightly subdued palette, giving the bird plenty of personality. Sweet story of nature and nurturing." -- Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating story, based on a real George family experience, is lovingly told. While the text is uncomplicated and educational, the graphite-and-gouache illustrations, rendered by one of George's longtime collaborators, charmingly capture Crowbar's amazing and amusing antics. A wonderful examination of human compassion and animal intelligence." -- Booklist
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