Books About Hawks

The Best Hawks Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about hawks? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Pale Male
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

Pale Male

By Janet Schulman, Meilo So (Illustrator)

A famous hawk's nest removal sparks an international outcry.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2008)
40 pages· 2,439 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 352 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Central Park, a red-tailed hawk named Pale Male captures the city's heart, nesting atop a luxury Fifth Avenue building. Over nine years, he raises 23 chicks, earning the title 'Father of the Year.' But when the building's residents remove his nest, it ignites a global protest. Will Pale Male find a new home, or will his legacy be lost? Discover the story that captivated New York and beyond.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Hawk Rising

By Maria Gianferrari, Brian Floca (Illustrator)

A red-tailed hawk hunts prey in a suburban neighborhood, seeking dinner for his family.

40 pages· 328 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 368 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a suburban neighborhood, a red-tailed hawk soars high, his sharp eyes scanning for prey. As the sun sets, he dives and swoops, hunting to feed his family. Witness the thrilling dance of survival and nature's fierce beauty in this captivating tale of a father's quest.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Who Would Win? Falcon vs. Hawk

A falcon and a hawk engage in a fierce battle in the sky, with the falcon using its speed and agility to outmaneuver the hawk.

32 pages· 1,714 words· Est. 20 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 296 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the thrilling world of avian combat as a Peregrine Falcon and a Red-tailed Hawk face off. Discover their unique strengths and behaviors, and explore the fascinating details of their anatomy. As these two fierce birds clash, who will emerge victorious? Packed with facts and vivid illustrations, this book invites readers to compare and contrast these formidable creatures, leading to an unexpected conclusion. Perfect for animal enthusiasts eager to learn about the natural world's fiercest competitors.
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016

That's Not Bunny!

By Chris Barton, Colin Jack (Illustrator)

A hawk struggles to catch a bunny, only grabbing vegetables. Can he outsmart his prey?

48 pages· 222 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
2.0/7 Bookroo·3.2/5 Goodreads · 323 ratings
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Summary: Hawk, perched high above, eyes a bunny for his meal but ends up with vegetables instead. Frustrated by his failed attempts, he devises a clever plan using his unexpected bounty. Will his vegetable trap finally help him catch the elusive bunny, or is he destined to be a vegetarian hawk? Dive into this whimsical tale of persistence and creativity as Hawk navigates the challenges of being a predator with a peculiar problem.
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