She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

Written by Kathryn Lasky · Illustrated by David Catrow

Two women challenge fashion to save birds in 1896 Boston.

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40 pages· 2,017 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· AD870L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1896 Boston, Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall are appalled by the latest fashion trend threatening bird populations. Determined to make a change, they embark on a daring mission to protect these creatures, leading to the creation of the Audubon Society. As they confront societal norms and powerful adversaries, will their passion be enough to spark a movement? Discover the courage and ingenuity behind their fight for nature in a world resistant to change.

From the publisher

A fictional account of Harriet Hemenway and her cousin Minna Hall, founders of the Audubon Society, and how the latest in 1896 Boston fashion led the two women to form a club to protect birds

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1995)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
2,017
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD870L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~U
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
14864
Publication
Published
October 10, 1995
Publisher
DisneyHyperion
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786800650

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