Introduces the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of a baby bird.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in bird nests, or what happens after a fledgling leaves the nest, come along on Julie’s sensitive exploration of often-uncharted ornithological ground. This beautiful book is as much an art book as it is a natural history, something readers have come to expect from Julie Zickefoose. More than 400 watercolor paintings show the breathtakingly swift development of seventeen different species of wild birds. Sixteen of those species nest on Julie's wildlife sanctuary, so she knows the birds intimately, and writes about them with authority. To create the bulk of this extraordinary work, Julie would borrow a wild nestling, draw it, then return it to its nest every day until it fledged. Some were orphans she raised by hand, giving the ultimate insider’s glimpse into their lives. In sparkling prose, Julie shares a lifetime of insight about bird breeding biology, growth, and cognition. As an artist and wildlife rehabilitator, Julie possesses a unique skill set that includes sketching and painting rapidly from life as well as handling delicate hatchlings. She is uniquely positioned to create such an opus, and in fact, nothing like it has ever been attempted. Julie has many fans, and she will gain many more with this unparalleled work.

"All birds are born to fly," thinks Baby Bird, watching the other hatchlings leave the nest. "I suppose it’s now or never…" But one of Baby’s wings is twisted and shrunken and not at all like the other one. Instead of flying, Baby plummets to the ground. There, Baby makes a new friend, and learns that sometimes you have to find unexpected ways to achieve your dreams. A moving story about the power of friendship and the importance of accepting yourself just the way you are, this lovely watercolor picture book shows how friends can help you overcome difficulty.

When Baby Bird takes a tumble from her mama's nest in the middle of the night, she finds a friend in Little Frog.

Pictures and text introduce various baby birds, how they hatch, their bodies and their habitats.

Introduce children to 10 common backyard birds through this bird-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That’s the idea behind the Nature Baby series of board books, and it’s exemplified in Nature Baby: Birds. Ideal for your family’s youngest nature lovers, ages 0–5, the board book utilizes full-color photography and short, simple text to showcase 10 beloved types of backyard birds. Read it aloud, or put the sturdy book in small hands. Then let the fun begin. The colorful, beautiful design—along with pictures of male, female, and baby birds—captivate kids and will have them paging through Nature Baby: Birds again and again. Bluebirds, chickadees, hummingbirds, and more, the birds represent some of the most beloved visitors to a backyard or garden, making it a perfect gift for families that enjoy bird-watching. So share the fascinating world of nature with infants, toddlers, and young children. These budding outdoors lovers are sure to treasure the Nature Baby series! Inside You’ll Find Full-color photos of real birds—males, females, and babies Concise yet informative text to interest young readers Fun facts about 10 types of backyard birds

"Baby Birds describes and illustrates the development of young robins from hatching to leaving the nest. The other three titles in the series present information on different types of birds. Readers examine various eggs, nests, and family groupings. The close picture-text matches in this series support early readers. This series explores and supports the standard "The Living Environment: Diversity of Life," as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.