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23 Kid-Friendly Bird Books

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July 22, 2022 //  by Christine Nguyen

Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids excited about nature? Read these fascinating bird books! Your kids will learn about beaks, feathers, bird songs, food, nests, habitats, and different kinds of birds in North America. These fiction and nonfiction books will inspire an appreciation of our feathered friends in young and older children alike.

Nonfiction

1. National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Birds

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National Geographic always has jaw-dropping photographs and gorgeous illustrations that show various species of birds.  Check out National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Birds (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books) by Catherine D. Hughes. This Guide to Birds will inspire bird appreciation in your young ones.

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2. Curious About Birds 

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Curious About Birds by Cathryn and John Sill introduces young kids to basic information about birds combined with beautiful illustrations. A perfect read for toddlers and Pre-K!

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3. Bird Watch

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Bird Watch by Christie Matheson is a fun way for kids to develop a love for bird watching. Each page has vivid illustrations that show the diversity of birds around the world. Your kids will love this depiction of bird life that includes a treasure hunt and a counting game.

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4. The Big Book of Birds

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The Big Book of Birds by Yuval Zommer is full of stunning illustrations and fascinating bird facts.  This is a perfect read for parents and young children or for older kids to sit under a tree and learn about common birds.

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5. An Egg is Quiet 

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From hummingbird eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston and illustrated by award-winning artist Sylvia Long, is a beautiful introduction to eggs. This imaginative book will spark a love of the bird species in your young ones.

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6. All Kinds of Nests 

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All Kinds of Nests by Eun-gyu Choi and illustrated by Ji-yeon Kim is a simple text with vibrant illustrations to introduce young readers to birds.  The story follows birds as they build nests and includes wonderful interactive activities for your young children!

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7. Crows: Genius Birds by Kyla Vanderklugt

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Kyla Vanderklugt's Science Comics: Crows explores the fascinating world of crows with little-known facts about these intelligent creatures. This popular volume of Science books is perfect for 6-8th graders interested in learning about the complex social lives of crows.

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8. Seabird!

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Seabird by Holling Chancy Holling is a 1949 Newbery Honor Book perfect for older kids who want to learn about the flight and migration of seabirds. Your kids will love this enchanting depiction of the travels of a carved ivory gull.

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9. Counting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered Friends

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Counting Birds by Heidi Stemple, illustrated by Clover Robin—spreads valuable information about the conservation of birds. This true story helps young readers think about the future for birds.

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10. Birds Builds a Nest

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Bird Builds A Nest by Martin Jenkins and illustrated by Richard Jones is a science storybook that follows Bird as she builds her nest.  Perfect for K-3 with beautiful visual accompaniments that will wow your kids!

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11. The Boy Who Drew Birds

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The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies and illustrated by Melissa Sweet discusses how the youthful Audubon pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds. Set in 1804 Pennsylvania, this historic fictional book is about a boy determined to follow his dreams as he learns about birds. This book will leave young readers listening intently to the call of birds.

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12. Thunder birds

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Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators by Jim Arnosky will bring out the inner explorer in your child as he explores the compelling world of owls and vultures! Arnosky brilliantly captivates young readers about vultures and explains the physical features of vultures, who is the mightiest flyer of the species, and what makes a bird's wings perfect for flight!

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13. Birds and their feathers 

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Birds and Their Feathers by Britta Teckentrup discusses the importance of feathers with stunning illustrations that will captivate your young readers.

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14. Silent Swoop 

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If you love rescue stories, Silent Swoop: An Owl, An Egg, and a Warm Shirt Pocket by Michelle Hout and illustrated by Deb Hoeffner is perfect for you! This adventure story reveals the power of friendship, preservation, and rehabilitation of owls and follows the tale of a bird counter who helps an owl mom and her baby in a dangerous situation!

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15. Birds of a Feather 

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Birds of a Feather: Bowerbirds and Me by Susan Roth is a heartfelt story about the natural world of birds. The paper-collage illustrations reveal the remarkable journey of the bowerbird.

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16. Look up! 

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Look up! By Annette LeBlanc Cate is a funny introduction to bird-watching that inspires kids to go outside and draw birds.  The book talks about distinctive characteristics of birds like color, plumage, shape, and more.  It's an engaging and interactive book your imaginative kids will love!

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17. Nest 

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Artist and writer Jorey Hurley combines vibrant artwork and minimal text to tell the story of a bird's life from birth to flight and beyond! Your little ones will be captivated by this story!

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18. Charley Harper’s Count the Birds 

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Charley Harper’s Count the Birds by Zoe Burke introduces little ones to birds and counting at the same time. The bold colors introduce stunning visual imagery that will wow your kiddos.

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19. Birding Adventures 

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Audobon Birding Adventures for Kids by Elissa Wolfson and Margaret A. Barker is a fun-filled book of activities and tips for watching and identifying birds. Make bird feeders and homes with your kids!

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20. Nesting (Nonfiction)

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In Nesting by Henry Cole, your kids will learn fascinating facts about American Robins and watch the process of little eggs hatching and growing!

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Fiction

21. Snow Birds 

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Snow Birds by Kirsten Hall is a fictional book of poetry that reveals the resiliency of birds who tough out the wintry months in the North.

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22. Fly! 

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Fly! by Mark Teague is an ideal book for young children about developing confidence and taking calculated risks.  The story follows a baby bird's journey to fly with the support of her parents! This wordless book is accompanied by stunning visualizations that will activate your children's inferential and critical thinking skills!

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23. Pigeon Math 

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Pigeon Math by Asia Citro is an engaging illustrated book that helps upper elementary and middle school kids practice literary and mathematics skills. The game-like includes story maps that will keep kids on the edge of their seats and include wild addition stories.

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