Want to learn more about our fine feathered friends? These living books about birds will add so much more to your studies than dry textbooks!
Today, I’m excited to share one of my favorite ways to bring the wonder of nature into our homes and hearts—through the magical world of living books. Studying birds becomes an enchanting adventure when we use these rich, narrative-driven resources. Let’s dive into how these beautiful books can captivate our children’s imaginations and foster a deep love for our feathered friends. Let’s explore nature together!
Living books have a special way of turning facts and figures into engaging stories that resonate with children. Books like “The Burgess Bird Book for Children” by Thornton W. Burgess or “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen bring the fascinating world of birds to life through captivating narratives and beautiful illustrations. These stories help our children connect with nature on a deeper level, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world.
Birds are everywhere, from our backyards to local parks, making them an accessible subject for hands-on learning. Living books inspire children to observe the birds around them, ask questions, and seek answers. This curiosity drives their learning process, encouraging them to notice details, compare species, and explore habitats. Books like “Bird Watch” by Christie Matheson and “A Nest Is Noisy” by Dianna Hutts Aston motivate children to become keen observers and enthusiastic learners.
Through living books, children can learn about the science of ornithology—the study of birds—in an engaging and memorable way. Stories often incorporate scientific concepts such as migration, nesting, and adaptation, providing a comprehensive understanding of bird life. Books like “Mama Built a Little Nest” by Jennifer Ward and “The Boy Who Drew Birds” by Jacqueline Davies blend storytelling with factual information, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.
Studying birds can help your children cultivate curiosity, observation skills, and a love for nature, all while bonding as a family! So, let’s take flight with our children on this educational journey, exploring the wonderful world of birds through the pages of living books!
Be sure to add our Birds Morning Time Session to your studies too!
Picture Books about Birds
Big Book of Birds (The Big Book Series)
Bird WatchCounting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered Friends (Young Naturalist)The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)Birds and Their FeathersThe EggFeathers: Not Just for FlyingA Nest Is Noisy (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)An Egg Is Quiet: (Picture Book, Kids Book about Eggs) (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)All Kinds of Nests!: Birds (Science Storybooks)Mama Built a Little NestHenry the Impatient Heron (Arbordale Collection)Flute’s Journey: The Life of a Wood ThrushBackyard Birds of SummerBackyard Birds of WinterMolly the Owl: The True Story of a Common Barn Owl That Ends Up Being Not So Common After AllOwl MoonMake Way for DucklingsLooking for Loons
Living Books About Birds for Elementary & Middle Grades
SeabirdThe Burgess Bird Book for ChildrenThe Trumpet of the Swan 50th AnniversaryThe Bird’s Nest (Rare Collector’s Series)Blue BirdsThe Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)Adopted By An Owl: The True Story of Jackson the Owl (The Hazel Ridge Farm Stories)A Quail in the FamilyCharlie’s RavenClem: The Story of a RavenThere’s an Owl in the ShowerOwls in the Family
References
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region, Revised EditionBirds (National Audubon Society First Field Guides)American Museum of Natural History Birds of North AmericaNational Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North AmericaSmithsonian Birds of North AmericaBird Songs: 250 North American Birds in SongNational Wildlife Federation(R): Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife, Expanded Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) 17 Projects & Step-by-Step Instructions to Give Back to NatureBackyard Birding: Birdwatching Books for KidsHow to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for KidsAudubon Songbirds and Other Backyard Birds Picture-A-Day Wall Calendar 2023Birds, Nests, and Eggs (Take-Along Guide)The Birds of AmericaThe Laws Sketchbook for Nature JournalingGulls . . . Gulls . . . Gulls . . .MapsThe Audubon Birds Coloring BookAudubon and his Journals, Volume 1 (of 2)Audubon’s Birds of America Coloring BookJohn Audubon: Young Naturalist (12) (Young Patriots series)More Birding by Ear: A Guide to Bird-Song Identification : Eastern/Central (Peterson Field Guide Series)Handbook of Nature StudyLatin for Bird Lovers: Over 3,000 Bird Names Explored and Explained
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