John James Audubon Painted Birds

Written by Kate Coombs

Part of the Little Naturalists series

Discover the vibrant world of birds through Audubon's eyes.

3.4 Goodreads · 68 ratings

22 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant world of North American birds with John James Audubon, a naturalist who painted over 700 species. Through poetic verses and stunning illustrations, this book invites young bird-watchers to appreciate nature's beauty and legacy. What new wonders will you discover?

From the publisher

Introduce your baby to the stunning artwork of famous naturalist John James Audubon. John James Audubon was an ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He is known for his stunning illustrations and paintings of North American birds in their natural habitats, painting over 700 species discovering 25 new kinds of birds during his lifetime. John James Audubon Painted Birds shares his legacy and his love of nature with budding bird-watchers through a clever poem and gorgeous illustrations. As Audubon said, “the world is not given by [our] fathers, but borrowed from [our] children.” Kate Coombs has written several books for children, including the award winning poetry collection Water Sings Blue and most recently Goodnight Mr. Darcy. A former teacher of every grade from kindergarten through college, Kate makes her home in Utah. Seth Lucas is an illustrator and designer with a BFA in graphic design. He is the co-creator of Ello There Outdoors selling prints and accessories supporting the National Parks and outdoors. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife and daughter.

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