Visit with the Birds
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- ISBN 9781464222955
- Weight: 372g
- Dimensions: 237 x 237mm
- Publication Date: 07 May 2026
- Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Explore and discover the wonder of the nature through play, observation, and imagination in this interactive picture book!
Join a curious child on a walk through the park, where readers will listen for bird songs, spot colorful feathers, count birds, and even pretend to fly. With engaging hands-on prompts woven into the story and stunning cut-paper collage artwork on every page, this book transforms a simple outing into an unforgettable adventure.
A Visit with the Birds encourages young readers to slow down, notice wildlife, and connect with the nature around them, no matter where they are. Along the way, children will learn about common birds like pigeons, robins, chickadees, and blue jays, all while building early science and observation skills. Throughout the story, readers are invited to:
- Listen for bird calls and identify sounds
- Look closely to spot and count different animals
- Explore colors and patterns in nature
- Move and play by acting like birds
- Develop curiosity about the natural world
With additional educational back matter introducing bird species and fun facts, this book is ideal for budding birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
Sara Levine is an author, educator and a veterinarian. Her science books for children include Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons; Tooth by Tooth: Comparing Fangs, Tusks and Chompers; Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones; Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate; Eye by Eye: Comparing How Animals See; The Animals Would Not Sleep; Germs Up Close; and A Peek at Beaks: Tools Birds Use. Her book awards include AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books, Utah Beehive Book Award, Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Cook Prize finalist for best STEM picture book, and the Mathical Book Award.
Ashley Barron is the illustrator of 18 picture books, including My City Speaks by Darren Lebeuf (Schneider Family Book Award) and Chaiwala! by Priti Birla Maheshwari (the TD Grade One Book Giveaway for 2023). Ashley’s author/illustrated books include Love You Head to Toe and Three City Kitties (coming fall 2024). She lives with her partner and four cats in Toronto, Canada.
