Bird Books

Birds seem to be one of children's book authors' favorite topics to write about and I can see why- they have beautiful patterns and colors, sing enchanting songs, do interesting dances, most can fly, and you can find them in your own backyard!

Below is a list of some of our favorite books about birds. For today's Tales from the Trail Thursday, see if you can find a few of these at your local library.




Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward
Bird Talk: What Birds Are Saying and Why by Lita Judge
Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? by Rita Gray
An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Hutts Aston
A Bird is a Bird by Lizzy Rockwell
Birds by Carme Lemniscates
Location: Austin, TX, USA

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