The National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count is at the center in this charming picture book, just right for young citizen scientists, bird watchers, and nature aficionados.
“A wonderful introduction to bird-watching and the concept of observing nature… Parents be warned: this book is so appealing that, come next December, you may find yourself out in the cold, counting birds.” —Booklist Online
Author Susan Edwards Richmond introduces young readers to bird-watching with simple explanations of techniques and clear descriptions of bird habitats. Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s charming illustrations add color and context to a joyful story that’s sure to inspire the citizen scientist in us all.
Back matter includes more information about all the birds featured in the book and about the Christmas Bird Count, the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.