Hello, friends! Our book today is Time to Fly, written by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, a classic story of learning to spread one’s wings. Upon realizing that its siblings have left the nest, a young robin wonders where they’ve gone. “They took off, said my mother. You’ve outgrown this woven … Continue reading Time to Fly (George Ella Lyon)
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Whose Nest is Best?: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Heidi E. Y. Stemple)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Whose Nest is Best?: A Lift-the-Flap Book, written by Heidi E. Y. Stemple and illustrated by Gareth Lucas, a fun and interactive board book for beginner birdwatchers. Of all the birds in the air and on the ground, who builds the best of nests? Is it the hummingbird’s tiny … Continue reading Whose Nest is Best?: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Heidi E. Y. Stemple)
Common Backyard Birds (Doris Dumrauf)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Common Backyard Birds by Doris Dumrauf, a kid-friendly guidebook to some of the most common North American birds. Everyone loves looking at the birds in their neighborhood, but not everyone knows how to identify our little feathered friends. Featuring original nature photography the the author and first-person introductions from … Continue reading Common Backyard Birds (Doris Dumrauf)
Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds (Joy McCullough)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds, written by Joy McCullough and illustrated by Romina Galotta, the tale of a unique avian activist. Harriet Lawrence Hemenway, a young socialite in 1890’s Boston, was a fan of lovely hats. She, like many other women of the time, … Continue reading Harriet’s Ruffled Feathers: The Woman Who Saved Millions of Birds (Joy McCullough)
Lali’s Feather (Farhana Zia)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Lali's Feather, written by Farhana Zia and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, a delightful story of ingenuity and friendship. Lali is playing in the field one day when she finds a feather. Wishing to return it to its owner, she asks Rooster, Crow, and Peacock if they are missing … Continue reading Lali’s Feather (Farhana Zia)
