theABZsofBirds

This book has so much to crow about!

The ABZs of Birds welcomes all children ages four and up into the magical world of birds. Stories from A to Z cover the variety of North American birds, coast to coast, city to wilderness and marsh to high mountain. 

Special pages explaining how flight works, why birds sing, becoming a birder, and much more, draw older readers in social, scientific and artistic directions, opening doors to exploring their world.

Crow brings humor to every page, helping parents and grandparents encourage another generation to discover birds and birding activities right in their own backyard.

Click a Button to learn about the subject pages filled with Birdy Facts.

Or the glossary from A to Z. Or examples of the different birds you’ll meet!

Or, the illustrator’s favorite, Meet Crow (and his family) and learn why they are such fascinating birds.

Endless birdy facts in eight
double-spread pages
and a glossary of A to Z
facts and fun!

This book has so much
to crow about!

Twenty-six pages of
North American birds
to discover!

Click a button below

. . . or Crow's favorite pages

Meet Crow and learn
why the corvids are
such fascinating birds!

The ABZs of Birds is structured to welcome all children aged 4-14 into the magical world of birds. Stories from A to Z cover the variety of North American birds, coast to coast, city to wilderness and marsh to high mountain. 

Pages on how flight works, the variety of bird song, and becoming a birder and more draw the older reader into social, scientific and artistic activities that open the door to healthy exploration of our world.

The character Crow brings humor to every page, helping parents and grandparents encourage another generation to discover birding, habitats outside the window and building new friend groups and activities right in their own backyard.

Kathryn, the author, says
"Why? Because birding is so much fun for all ages. And the more you learn about the birds you are seeing and hearing, the more fun!

Cynthia, the illustrator says
Because the best thing about birds is
drawing them once you find them.
A perfect life list!

. . . for exploring the great outdoors together or finding magic
in your own backyard.

And there is a wealth of
opportunities - from A to Z. . .

. . . away from screens and
engaged with each other.

Asking questions and laughing
at birdy behavior. . .

. . . for you, your grandchild,
nephew or neighbor.

And in a way that builds a
lifelong activity. . .

"Why? Because birding is so much fun for all ages. And the more you learn about the birds you are seeing and hearing, the more fun!"

"Because the best thing about birds is drawing them once you find them. What a fun and challenging life list!"

. . . . for you and your birding friends to explore the great outdoors or finding magic in your own backyard.

. . . by asking questions and laughing at birdy behavior. Away from screens and fully engaged with others and your world.

. . . that helps build a lifelong activity. For you, your grandchild, niece - or to help you get your parents to put down their phones and go outside!

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