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The fall weather invites each of us to stop, wonder and look at nature. An entertaining family-friendly activity is observing and identifying birds in your own backyard. Birds are always on the go! So it\u2019s easy to bird watch outside or from the comfort of your home. The library has bird watching kits<\/a> that makes it easier to enjoy nature this season. I’ve selected great books to inspire your bird watching.<\/p>\n

Crow Not Crow<\/a>\u00a0written by Jane Yolen &\u00a0 Adam Stemple,\u00a0illustrated by Elizabeth Dulemba<\/p>\n

\"boocThis is a perfect book to introduce your child to bird watching. You’ll find a sweet tale of a dad introducing his daughter to bird watching using the \u201ccrow \u2013 not crow\u201d method. His insight is to identify a bird with black feathers, black feet and black eyes as a crow. As birds come near the pair, the girl learns to label the bird as a crow or not a crow. This book is sure to encourage and inspire you to learn more about the birds in your backyard.<\/p>\n

\u201cA solid choice for introducing the hobby to younger readers.\u201d \u2013 Kirkus Review<\/p>\n

Yolen\u00a0has written more than 300 books for children, young adults and adults. Her other works include the Emperor and the Kite, Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and The Devil’s Arithmetic. She has won numerous awards including the Kerlan Award, the Regina Medal, the Keene State Children’s Literature Award, the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, the World Fantasy Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award.<\/p>\n

Sparrow Loves Birds<\/a>\u00a0written by Murry Burgess & illustrated by Tamisha Anthony<\/p>\n

\"bookMeet Sparrow as she sets out for a day of birding. She identifies birds by their colors, their song and their movement. There is simplicity in her advice to watch birds with your eyes and ears. Sparrow also draws pictures in her journal of the birds she sees.<\/p>\n

The illustrations are beautiful and encourage you to learn more. This book reads like a picture book but it is an informative like a nonfiction book.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Sparrow\u2019s observations of individual species\u2019 attributes educate, the protagonist\u2019s day outside invitingly suggests that patience and perception are all it takes to connect to nature.\u201d \u2013 Publisher\u2019s Weekly<\/p>\n

Burgess’ passion for animals led her to pursue a career in wildlife biology. She earned her PhD in Fisheries, Wildlife,and Conservation Biology at North Carolina State University. As both a naturalist and conservationist, Burgess believes kids, whether living in urban or suburban settings, can connect with nature as there is wildlife all around us.<\/p>\n

How to Find a Bird<\/a> written by Jennifer Ward & illustrated by Diana Sudyka<\/p>\n

\"bookThe author and illustrator provide the perfect invitation to be a bird watcher. This book features more than 50 different bird species. Each illustration is labelled with the name of the bird. You’ll find tips on where birds are and why (in the sky or splashing in the water). The sound advice is practical and engaging. It invites you into the world of nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cA thoroughly charming introduction to bird behavior \u2026\u201d — Booklist<\/p>\n

“A veteran birder invites young readers to look for the birds around them….Ward makes clear why birds are where they are. Some are feeding or nesting on the ground; some are snacking or splashing in the water; some are high in the sky; others perch on wires or feed in your own backyard. Sudyka\u2019s opaque watercolors are as engaging as the text….An afterword for older readers or caregivers provides good suggestions and further resources. Bird-finding made easy and attractive.” \u2013 Kirkus Reviews<\/p>\n

To See an Owl<\/a> written & illustrated by Matthew Cordell<\/p>\n

\"bookFollow an enthusiastic young girl on her hunt to see an owl. Janie’s success is not quick. But with patience and persistence, and some guidance from her teacher, we share in her journey to see an owl. Janie’s anticipation of seeing an owl gives value to time spent in nature. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth compelling and informational, the story of Janie\u2019s quest, like the experience of finally sighting a pair of owls, is \u2018magic\u2019.\u201d \u2013 The Horn Book<\/p>\n

Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Wolf in the Snow<\/a>, Evergreen<\/a>, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, and Hello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mr. Rogers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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