Ivy Bird

By Tania McCartney, Jess Racklyeft (Illustrator)

A girl explores nature, finding joy and wonder among birds in her imaginative play.

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 101 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join Ivy as she immerses herself in a world of birds, sipping nectar and splashing in ponds. This vibrant tale celebrates the beauty of nature and the power of imagination. With colorful illustrations and engaging search-and-find elements, children are invited to discover the wonders of birds in their own surroundings. Will Ivy's adventures inspire young readers to explore the natural world around them?

From the publisher

“An enchanting portrayal of one girl’s delight in a creature and the many ways they can engage and inspire.” – ALA Booklist

Ivy spends her day with the birds–sipping nectar and splashing in the pond in this joyfully written celebration of birds and imaginative play from an award-winning author-and-illustrator team.

Ivy Bird is a celebration of the natural world and the joy found in imaginative play. Perfect for reading aloud, this book will delight children with its search-and-find elements, bright illustrations, and exuberant story. A nonfiction element, two pages bursting with colorful bird illustrations, encourages readers to seek out birds in their own neighborhoods. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 550L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination and play Books about birds Books about friendship Books about the environment Books about science and nature

What readers & critics say

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4.9

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4.8

“Fun illustrations and playful tale. I really enjoyed the information at the end about the featured birds.”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

5.8

“I found this book utterly charming—it sings of summer and long days outside soaking up the sun and celebrating nature and the illustrations feel fresh.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

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