Childrens and Youth Birding Books

Birding books for children and young adults.

Updated February 14, 2026
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Childrens and Youth Birding Books

Birding books for children and young adults.

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The beak book
Page, Robin
Paper Book
From Caldecott Honor illustrator Robin Page comes this striking nonfiction STEM picture book exploring the fascinating and surprising ways different kinds of birds use their unique beaks. Birds around the world have so many amazing kinds of beaks! There are short beaks and long...
Bird watch
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
From the author of the acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree! Search for hidden birds and count them, too, in this seek-and-find picture book with a satisfying surprise. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's...
Birds
Henkes, Kevin
Paper Book
In what the New York Times Book Review calls "a perfect book," a little girl watches birds from her window and dreams she can fly. Perfect for the small dreamers and naturalists in your life, this critically acclaimed picture book is from the award-winning husband-and-wife team of Kevin...
Birds
Lemniscates
Paper Book
Brilliant graphic illustrations and a gentle, thought-provoking text pay homage to birds and their wonder-inspiring ways. Birds are like thoughts. They come, stay awhile . . . and then fly away. Birds come in all shapes, sizes, and...
Birds
Musgrave, Ruth A.
Paper Book
Designed to be the stepping stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar big subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about a...
The boy who drew birds : a story of John James Audubon / by Jacqueline Davies ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Davies, Jacqueline
Paper Book
This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his...
Condor Comeback
Montgomery, Sy.
Ebook
Winner of the Green Earth Book Award Sibert Medalist, National Book Award Honoree, and New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery turns her formidable talents to the story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction in this installment in the...
Feathers
Stewart, Melissa
Ebook
Hooray for Birds!
Cousins, Lucy.
Paper Book
In an exuberant display of color, Lucy Cousins invites little ones to imagine themselves as brilliant birds. Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo" at dawn to the owl's nighttime...
Hummingbird
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
Follow a tiny hummingbird on its journey from Central America to Central Park in a captivating tale with exquisite illustrations echoing the creature's jeweled tones. Tz'unun! Tz'unun! A buzz of wings, a flash of color . . . There's a very special visitor in Granny's...
Just a baby bird
Mayer, Mercer
Paper Book
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, in this My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter discovers a lost baby bird in his backyard, and he and his family all pitch in to take care of it until it can fly on its own. Little Critter's love and patience is rewarded...
Lawrence & Sophia
Cronin, Doreen
When Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It's a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm. Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and fast (sort of). But...
Little kids first big book of birds
Hughes, Catherine D.
Paper Book
This adorable reference introduces young readers to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. They'll find backyard favorites, such as robins and cardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world....
Look up! : bird-watching in your own backyard
Cate, Annette.
Paper Book
A 2014 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book You don't have to own binoculars and know a bunch of fancy Latin names to watch birds! No matter where you live, they're in your neighborhood -- just look up. This conversational, humorous introduction to bird-watching encourages...
Migration : incredible animal journeys
Unwin, Mike
Paper Book
Animals of all shapes and sizes make epic journeys across our planet, through harsh weather, avoiding hungry predators, in their efforts to survive. Travel around the globe with some of the world's most incredible animals and discover their unique migration stories. Follow the...
My book of birds
Val???erio, Geraldo
Paper Book
A stunning album of some of the most beautiful birds in North America. Geraldo Valério is an artist who loves birds, from majestic Golden Eagles and Snowy Owls to brilliant cardinals and jays to the tiniest of hummingbirds. Here he presents his favorites, with beautiful collage...
Nesting
Cole, Henry
Paper Book
Award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole soars to new heights in this stunning picture book about robins: their homes, their lives, and their families. In this black-and-white picture book highlighted with robin's egg blue, the reader will follow two robins as they build a...
Owling : enter the world of the mysterious birds of the night
Wilson, Mark Chester
Paper Book
From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh's beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their...
A peek at beaks : tools birds use
Levine, Sara (Veterinarian)
Paper Book
Have you ever seen a bird using a jackhammer? What about one scooping up a meal with a net? Of course birds can't really use tools, at least not the way humans do. But birds have surprisingly helpful tools with them at all times--their beaks! Guess which birds have beaks resembling...
Raptor centers
Curtis, Jennifer Keats
Paper Book
Even powerful birds of prey can get sick or hurt. When that happens, animal helpers at raptor centers come to the rescue! Dedicated staff treats injured, sick, and orphaned animals. They return the birds to their native environment or find forever homes at education and raptor centers for those that...
Tiny Bird : a hummingbird's amazing journey
Burleigh, Robert
Paper Book
Robert Burleigh's narrative nonfiction picture book follows a hummingbird's migration south for the winter, with stunning art by Wendell Minor. When the last summer flowers open their petals to the sun, it's time for a tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to dip its beak into the...
Woodpeckers : drilling holes & bagging bugs
Collard, Sneed
Paper Book
If you see a bird standing on the side of a tree banging its beak against the trunk, chances are you�re watching a woodpecker. Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their good looks and personality, they exhibit some of the most interesting behaviors in the animal world. Explore this dynamic,...
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