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Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"There are birds everywhere! Some of them live along the coast, some of them in the savannah, and some may be in your backyard. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined"--
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different ways, and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An up-close look at 20 amazing birds from around the world, the interesting and surprising ways they can move, and their bodies' special adaptations that make these movements possible, all to help them survive. Ask anyone to make a word association with "bird" and they'll probably say "fly." But birds move in many other and often surprising ways. They use their bodies to climb, dig, dance, swim, stalk, hop, toboggan, and more. To make these movements,...
4) Hoatzin
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The hoatzin is not hard to identify; not only does it have a blue face and red eyes-it smells bad! Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the hoatzin's habitat in South America, what makes them hoot and squawk so much, why they smell, and who is in their family tree."--
5) Unflappable
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Three flightless birds creatively and persistently pursue their dream of flying until, at last, they succeed"--
Author
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational picture book shows how even the smallest of actions, like flipping a switch, can make a big difference in helping migrating birds. When the seasons change and it’s time for a flock of sparrows to move on, a map made of stars guides their way. But when they reach the city, light pollution masks the map and confuses the birds. One sparrow becomes separated from the flock. A girl rescues...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A book, packed with inexpensive upcycling projects, that provides kids with tips on how to attract a range of birds to their outdoor space. Transform your backyard into a sanctuary for a variety of birds. Make a difference to the local wildlife with this informative, hands-on book. Bird numbers are in decline and you can help them by creating a place for them thrive. Make a bird feeder that you can fill with seeds or a mini pond for them to drink...
9) Bird is dead
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A children's story that uses light humor and honesty to show curious readers what happens when someone dies, and invites readers to talk about death and grief on their own terms.
"An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic. An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful...
Author
Series
Publisher
Paw Prints Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In Hope is the Thing with Feathers, we follow the story of a little bird who brings joy to everyone through his song. When a storm hits, the little bird's song is diminished, but he never gives up, and when the storm passes he is there to give joy again as people rebuild. Emily Dickinson's beloved poem is beautifully brought to life by bestselling artist Tim Hopgood in this beautiful picturebook that champions poetry and shows that, even in the darkest...
11) The red jacket
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Little does Bear know, when he emerges from his winter sleep, that he's about meet a special someone who will change his life forever. If he had slept another second, he would have missed the moment -- THE moment -- in a day that started everything. Bird flits and flies from here to there while Bear watches, entranced. And, all the while, Bird sings -- she can even sing upside down! When Bear learns that Bird is practicing to perform in an opera...
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This story starts with a small, fragile egg. Inside a life is forming. What emerges is one of the most impressive birds on the planet -- an Arctic tern. Read about her life and follow her record-breaking journey from the top of the world to the bottom. This story ends with a fold-out map.
Author
Publisher
Rocky Pond Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When Lawrence and Sophia meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other's company without leaving their own safe spots, but when a storm comes, they both venture out of their comfort zones to see if the other is ok.
Author
Publisher
Ascend Books, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Iowa State fans are incredible! Cy is the joyful mascot of the Iowa State Cyclones. Cy s Perfect Day tells the story of Cy enjoying the company of friends before Cyclone football games. All is well when the Cyclones win. But Cy is concerned, after a loss, about how his friends will react. Will they still come back the following week? Cy finds out that Iowa State fans always come back. Nobody likes to lose a game. But if the team is showing great...
16) Bird
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
Author
Series
Newton and Curie volume 2
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Curious squirrel Curie observes a baby bird flying and is eager to try too, but when everyone tells her that squirrels cannot fly, she is determined to prove them wrong by conducting her own experiments with the help of her big brother Newton. Includes author's notes and glossary.
Author
Series
Winston Chu duology volume 2
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This perfectly poetic story is an ode to family and nature in the big city. Squirrels and humans alike rush to get from place to place, all returning to their nooks and nests at the end of the day atop skyscrapers, amidst the stars. This gentle text is sure to lull little ones to sleep as well as instill the importance of coexisting with the natural world"--
20) Night owl night
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sova's mother studies owls and their migration patterns, and one late night, when Sova is old enough, she accompanies her mother to observe and tag saw-whet owls in the woods"--
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