This was such a fun way to learn about wildlife, and have a laugh doing it. The artwork is adorable, and I will be keeping an eye out for more from this author!

'Birding Is My Favorite Video Game: Cartoons about the Natural World From "Bird and Moon"' by Rosemary Mosco is a collections of comics about the world around us.

The book is filled with humor like wine pairings for wildlife, camouflage techniques to avoid conversations, and threat displays of non-threatening animals. There are comics about plants, bugs, birds and other animals. In the back of the book the author indexes the over 300 different animals drawn for the book.

It's a really fun way to learn about animals and plants. The drawings are amusing, and do have a sort of 8-bit style to some of them. I had a fun time reading and learning.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

A great romp of a graphic nonfiction title. Full of information about birds while humorous, too. I am glad to add this to our collection.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

“Birding is my Favorite Video Game” is a collection of Bird and Moon comics. The comics are funny, educational, and cute. The end of the book has an index so that you can look up which species are found on which pages. This was a quick, fun read.

Reviewed posted to Goodreads on 11/6 (link below)

I would have LOVED this book as a kid. Brightly colored cartoons, puns, and animal facts?! It's perfect. And this book isn't just for curious kiddos; adults will appreciate it, too. The jokes are very clever, and the animal and nature facts are fascinating. I especially enjoyed the multiple references to David Attenborough and the quotes from women scientists and naturalists who <i>weren't</i> Jane Goodall. An overall delightful read!

This was a surprisingly educational and entertaining read! I loved how different each comic was--both in art style and humour. This is one I heartily recommend to all nature enthusiasts, young or old.

This book is so much fun!! Making science cute and funny is the way this book sneaks right into your life and -begs to be read and re-read. Colorful imagery, interesting facts, and quirky sense of humor make this a great read for bird lovers, children and adults, comix lovers, and pretty much everyone in your life.

If you loved Gary Larsson's biological jokes on The Far Side this book is for you. I'm going to buy copies for my friends who teach biology and environmental science.

I'm a tiny bit disappointed. I expected this was going to be a barrel of laughs. It is, at best, mildly amusing. Descriptions should focus instead on it's informative nature.

A completely different way to experience the world of nature and birds, tailored to the visual requirements of the new generation. A good inspiration for your nature-lover kids!

As a nature hobbyist and very amateur bird-watcher, I found this utterly hilarious! I started reading it on my lunch break, and food nearly came out my nose. From Animal Dating Profiles ("Sanderling: I like long walks up the beach and down the beach and up the beach and down the beach...") to the Nature Names for Your Baby (definitely naming our next child Bat Falcon!) the humor was only complimented by the adorable illustrations. As an added bonus, I learned so much! (Who's ever heard of the strap-toothed whale??) I was especially pleased to see the included index at the end naming all of the plants and animals that appeared in the book :-)

Encompassing much more than just birds, this nature comic is sometimes informative, sometimes funny, and sometimes both. I loved the book and will recommend it to everyone I know who: (1) loves science; (2) loves nature; (3) loves comics; (4) loves to laugh. Even though I already knew quite a lot about nature, I still learned a few things. The decision tree about which area of nature to study was both funny and fairly accurate.

My inner zoologist did cartwheels while reading this book - it's a collection of factually accurate and nerdy jokes about wildlife (animals and plants). I'd say it's appropriate for kids ages 12+ because there are some bleeped out references to swearing, but the format is just perfect for capturing your attention for learning that it'd be a shame not to share it. 

It is specific to North American wildlife, but it's still fun even if the animals mentioned aren't indigenous to your corner of the world. I adored the bird call mnemonics, designed to help you recognise and identify bird calls - I didn't even realise that was a thing before I read this and it makes so much sense now! Notably, this book isn't just about birds - which is what I assumed from the title.

A one-panel comic strip—I guess you would need at least two panels to make a strip, but whatever—concerning the animal kingdom. It sneaks up on you, but once you get over the first couple of shocks you realize this is hilarious!
Bird call mnemonics! Cool! But there’s no way I’ll remember them.
That is not the word I would use for the turkey vulture.
The three-way crash on the tree was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen.
A new contender for world’s smallest violin!
“Parasitism is the sincerest form of flattery.” Wow.
Snakes fall prey to talking villain syndrome.
“The blood of mighty dinosaurs courses through my veins!”
Best wedding photo ever!
Attenborough gets his table turned!
I can’t believe how many times such easy jokes made me laugh so hard! Even something as simple as Top 10 posts and dating profiles!
“Snakes are typically self-governing.” Wow again! And “Many birds do not recognize its authority.” By the way, the horny one “only thinks of you as a friend.”
What would a turtle butt selfie look like?
Species index at the end, including Reading Attenborough.

A fun and educational graphic novel about different breeds of wild birds. The illustrations were fun to look at, and the puns made me laugh out loud at times. The author has a knack for making learning fun. I can see this being a fantastic book for children to use in school, as it makes the reader enjoy learning lesser known facts about different species, and their wildlife habits.

I have received a much appreciated digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Rating: 4 stars

I remember quite a lot of these from the Mosco’s Bird and Moon blog, but that doesn’t mean I got any less enjoyment out of rereading them. I have so many favorite comics, whether due to their information or cuteness (or, in most cases, both) that it would be impossible to call out favorites. But let’s just say if you are an animal and nature lover, there will be at least a few comics in here that are right up your alley. Mosco doesn’t shy away from any taxonomic kingdom, which helps to bring light to the awesomeness of some typically disregarded classes and species. Not only are the comics funny and cute, but they’re quite informative! (I still use the “c is for cat, x is for X-TREEM dogs” general rule whenever I find paw prints.)

Definitely a must if you love nature and animals. It would make an awesome gift book too!

Are you looking for a quick, fun examination of some aspects of nature in a non-threatening way? Can you get satire and comedy when they are mixed together in a soothing palate of cartoon art? If you answered yes, you are likely to enjoy Birding is My Favorite Video Game. Be sure to pick up a copy to share!

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this title.

On first pass, one might think this title is merely a collection of blips with some science humor, but it is a whole lot more! There is a savvy dose of environmental advocacy, electric illustrations, and cheeky goodness to enjoy.

What a creative way to get people of all ages interested in wildlife! Now I have started following BirdAndMoon.com to watch more of Mosco's comics as well.
BIRDING IS MY FAVORITE VIDEO GAME is a collection of comics from Rosemary Mosco's website, which are illustrations regarding nature across the board: climate change, birds, amphibians, the predatory reactions of non-predatory animals, etc. The list really does go on, and the book really is interesting and entertaining. I think my favorite was the list of nature names ranked by "Good, Bad and Best". This book is great for nature enthusiasts, those you want to educate more on nature, kids who don't really "like to read" but who you are hoping will learn to love it...basically, this book is good for anyone and everyone.

I love how many nonfiction graphic novels have been published lately (enough to create a juvenile graphic novel collection in my library!!). Birding is My Favorite Video Game is one of the most fun titles that I've read recently. The only thing that makes me vaguely concerned about putting it in the juvenile collection is a wine joke...but honestly, the kids won't get it and it's incredibly benign. If you're concerned, it is still a worthy addition to any teen or adult collection!