Dogs and cats shed their hair, snakes shed their skins, crabs outgrow their shells, and birds change their feathers. Every year, all birds—from the tiny hummingbird to the stubby-winged, flightless penguin—shed their old worn-out feathers for bright and shiny new ones.

In an easy-to-read text Roma Gans describes the different kinds of feathers birds have, how feathers grow, and how, why, and when birds change their feathers. Charming, detailed drawings by Felicia Bond complete this appealing introduction to the concept of molting.

From the dust jacket