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    6 Bird-Themed Books for Young Readers and Birders

    Luisa LaFleurBy Luisa LaFleur5 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Animal Books Best Kids Stories Book Lists Picture Books
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    The Children’s Book Review | December 10, 2019

    Watching birds soar through the sky or nest in a tree are some of the simplest pleasures that we can foster in our children. Following is a description of bird-themed books that will surely spark the interest of even the youngest readers.

    Buy the BookSix Little Birds

    Written by Bernard Duisit

    Illustrated by Olivia Cosneau

    What to expect: Pop-up book about bird activities

    In Six Little Birds, young readers will be delighted by the beautifully engineered pop-up birds on each page. This simple tale tells the story of six nuthatches that fly from their nest and where each one of them ends up. The simple text conveys lots of different emotions and is complemented by lovely illustrations. The story lends itself to the imagination and will surely spark interested questions from even the youngest readers.

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Little Gestalten | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-3-89955-828-9

    Buy the BookBaby Bird

    Written by Andrew Gibbs

    Illustrated by Zosienka

    What to expect: Coping with disabilities, unexpected friendships

    In this charming tale, a young bird has to learn how to cope with his small, misshapen wing. Try as he might, he can’t fly like his brothers and sisters. When they all leave the nest, he finds himself alone and trying desperately to learn to fly. It isn’t until he meets a new friend that he starts to realize that there are other ways to get around that can be just as exhilarating as flying is. Baby Bird is filled with beautiful illustrations that perfectly complement this touching story of finding your place in the world, no matter the circumstances.

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    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1-78603-591-2

    Buy the BookHello, I’m Here!

    Written by Helen Frost

    Photography by Rick Lieder

    What to expect: Sandhill cranes, poetry

    In Hello, I’m Here! readers are introduced to a family of sandhill cranes through a lively poem. The simple verses chart the growth of the little crane from the moment he decides to break out of his egg until he meets his brother and his mother. The crane begins to explore and starts asking lots of questions, much like any young reader will after seeing the emotive photographs that accompany the text.

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Candlewick | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-9858-4

    Buy the BookLet’s Hatch Chicks!

    Written by Lisa Steele

    What to expect: Chicken-keeping and development

    In Let’s Hatch Chicks! author Lisa Steele introduces readers to the joys of raising chickens. In this chapter book, readers will discover the journey of a chick from when they leave their shells to when they become mature adult chickens. Readers will also learn what chickens need to survive—what they eat, how they sleep, and how they nest and breed. The author has included a handy glossary of terms that will come in useful when discussing chicken keeping methods.

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    Ages 5-8 | Publisher: Young Voyageur | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-5785-9

    Buy the BookBird Count

    Written by Susan Edwards Richmond

    Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman

    What to expect: Citizen scientists, bird watching and bird counting

    In Bird Count, readers meet young Ava, an avid bird-watcher who is about to embark on the Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Citizen scientists are tasked with recording each bird they see on a specified route during the bird count. Anyone interested in birds can join since all you really need are your eyes and ears. During this year’s count, Ava gets to keep the tally of birds. Readers will delight in the colorful bird illustrations and the excitement of finding new and interesting birds. The author has included a handy glossary of the birds listed in the story, with interesting facts about each bird. This is sure to spark readers’ curiosity and encourage their participation in the citizen science movement.

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    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-156145-954-4

    Buy the BookKarl’s New Beak

    Written by Lela Nargi

    Illustrated by Harriet Popham

    What to expect: 3-D printing, helping animals with disabilities

    In Karl’s New Beak readers are introduced to an Abyssinian ground hornbill with a broken bill. Karl adapted to living with his broken bill but eating was very hard for him and he wasn’t getting enough food. Scientists at the Smithsonian Institute came up with an ingenious plan to create a new beak for him with the help of a 3-D printer and an old bird skeleton. Readers will root for Karl and the scientists as they work on the beak and try to make it fit. The author has included many interesting facts about hornbills, the Smithsonian and 3-D printing.

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    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Capstone Editions | 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1-68446-026-7

    The book list 6 Bird-themed Books for Young Readers and Birders was curated by Luisa LaFleur. Discover more books like these titles by following along with our reviews and articles tagged with Birds.

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Andrew Gibbs Bernard Duisit Birds Candlewick Capstone Editions Harriet Popham Helen Frost Lela Nargi Lisa Steele Olivia Cosneau Peachtree Publishing Company Picture Books Rick Lieder Stephanie Fizer Coleman Susan Edwards Richmond Young Voyageur Zosienka
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    Luisa LaFleur reviews bilingual books for The Children’s Book Review to help parents choose the best books for their budding linguists. She was born in Argentina, attended school in NYC and speaks three foreign languages–Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Formerly an editor in NYC, Luisa is currently a stay-at-home mom to two little ones.

    4 Comments

    1. Kelly White on December 10, 2019 5:50 pm

      Thank you for the roundup, Laura! Another great bird book for kids is Superlative Birds (Peachtree Publishing, 2019) by Leslie Bulion. Her picture book explores the tiniest, fastest, loudest, and so on. Great educational back matter that includes a science glossary, notes about poetry form, and more.

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    2. Kelly White on December 10, 2019 5:53 pm

      Oops, I’m so sorry…Luisa! Where are my reading glasses?

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    3. Sherry LeVine on December 18, 2019 9:30 am

      A Backyard Birding Adventure by Kermit Cumming (www.KermitCummings.com) is another wonderful bird book to add to the list! It employs clever, yet educational, rhymes, stunning photographs, and whimsical illustrations to awaken your child’s interest in the avian world. Plus, you can download an app and hold your device over the bird illustration to hear their real bird sounds!

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      • Bianca Schulze on December 20, 2019 10:25 pm

        Thank you for the suggestion.

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