We have bird lovers at our house and so I’ve been collecting whole and living bird books for quite some time. There is something fascinating and remarkable about birds that continually captures our imagination. Here are some of our family’s favorite bird themed books. (Some may contain mentions of evolution. It’s difficult to avoid it completely with topics such as birds, insects and reptiles)
A Golden Book about Birds Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin Charming. illustrations and simple text for your youngest bird lovers.
Feathers: Not Just For Flying by Melissa Stewart. Learn about different birds and how their feathers are used.
Crinkleroot’s Guide to Knowing the Birds by Jim Arnosky. A beginner’s guide to birds and birdwatching with the endearing “Crinkleroot”.
Backyard Birds of Winter and Backyard Birds of Summer by Carol Lerner. Beautifully Illustrated by Carol Lerner, learn about birds and their seasonal lives.
For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson by Peggy Thomas. Learn about the childhood of the man behind the “Peterson” Guides.
The Boy Who Drew Birds: the Life of John Audubon. Learn about John Audubon, his passion for birds and his determination to study them in nature, not just from books.
Into The Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream by Robert Burleigh. Another beautifully illustrated picture book about John Audubon the naturalist and ornithologist who is well known for his detailed bird illustrations.
Wings on the wind: Bird Poems illustrated by Kate Kielser. Lovely illustrations by Kate Kiesler and charming bird poems by various poets.
Birds in the Bushes: A Story about Margaret Morse Nice. Learn about the life of Margaret Morse Nice and her contributions to Ornithology.
A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak by Arnette Heidcamp
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