Childrens and Youth Birding Books

Birding books for children and young adults.

Updated February 14, 2026
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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...
The big book of birds
Zommer, Yuval
Paper Book
The fourth Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world. Fourth in the hugely successful Big Book series, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled...
Bird guide of North America : the best birding book for kids from National Geographic's bird experts
Alderfer, Jonathan K.
Paper Book
Fly into the world of birds in the most complete guide for kids to North America's birds, featuring range maps, cool facts, fun activities, and detailed descriptions and drawings by Jonathan Alderfer, one of the country's top avian experts and artists. Kids can soar with...
Bird show
Stockdale, Susan
Paper Book
Welcome to the Bird Show! Award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale offers a front-row seat to a vibrant fashion show starring the world's most diverse and spectacular birds. Just like people, birds contribute to our beautiful world, made more vibrant by their diversity....
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...
Bird's-eye view : keeping wild birds in flight
Eriksson, Ann
Paper Book
Wild birds are everywhere, from the dry deserts to the icy poles. We see them soaring overhead, paddling across water, flitting through trees, pecking at the ground or our backyard bird feeders and singing from fence posts. Birds contribute to the health of the planet and provide pleasure...
Birds
Henkes, Kevin
Paper Book
Birds come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Birds are magic. Birds are everywhere. If you listen very carefully you will hear them, no matter where you live. And if you look very closely you will see them, no matter where you are. And if you can't go outside right this minute, you can always...
Birds
McDonald, Jill
Paper Book
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Peck, peck, peck! This noisy woodpecker is looking for food inside a tree...
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...
Birds : what do flamingos, owls, and penguins get up to all day?
Bond, Alex (Conservation biologist)
Paper Book
Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest birds in the world. Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through...
Birds of a feather
Stemple, Jane H. Yolen
Paper Book
Birds offer endless fascination for those of us patient or lucky enough to catch a glimpse. Fortunately, award-winning writer Jane Yolen and photographer Jason Stemple once again give readers the chance to closely observe a brand-new flock of these creatures in expertly rendered poetry and...
Birds of prey
Debbink, Andrea
Paper Book
This field guide highlights 100 birds of prey found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
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.
Paper Book
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...
Essential birds
Ringstad, Arnold
Paper Book
This book examines Earth's birds, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing birds to life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes,...
The extraordinary world of birds
Lindo, David
Paper Book
Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground. Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all...
Feathers
Stewart, Melissa
Paper Book
Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to explore informative sidebars, which underscore specific ways each bird uses its feathers for a...
Hawks
Scheutz, Kari
Paper Book
Various species of the mighty hawk can be found all over the world. Hawks perch up high and soar through the sky in search of prey. They spot mice, gophers, rabbits, and other small animals or insects on the ground, then capture them with their strong talons! Discover more about these skilled...
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...
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
Paper Book
By the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend. Lawrence stays close to home because "out there" is too big and loud....
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...
Nest
Hurley, Jorey
Paper Book
In her picture book debut, artist Jorey Hurley opens our eyes to the wonders of the natural world and tells a universal story of family. From birth, to first flight, to new friend, the first year of a bird's life is full of activity and wonder. Artist Jorey Hurley pairs vivid, crisp...
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...
Owls
Schuetz, Kari.
Paper Book
An owl has large eyes that work like a pair of binoculars. This, combined with excellent night vision and a rotating head, makes this raptor a skilled hunter. Beginning readers will have a hoot as they read about the unusual features of this bird of prey!
Roadrunners
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Paper Book
A popular cartoon co-star, the roadrunner is known for its speed. Roadrunners can run up to 18 miles per hour! They live up to their name, spending most of their time running on the ground and only flying when necessary. Young readers will learn how these birds survive and whether they really do...
Robins! : how they grow up
Christelow, Eileen
Paper Book
Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don't know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly...
We are going to be pals!
Teague, Mark
Paper Book
An egret and a rhinoceros navigate the ups and downs of their symbiotic relationship--which is more like a friendship!--in this warm and witty book from bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague. In a not-so-simple symbiotic friendship between two pals, Egret does his best to...
Woodpecker wham!
Sayre, April Pulley
Paper Book
Swoop and land. Hitch and hop. Shred a tree stump. Chop, chip, chop! Enter woodpecker world and get a bird's eye view of everyday life: hiding from hawks, feeding hungry chicks, and drilling holes to build homes. Woodpeckers are nature's home...
Woodpeckers
Murray, Julie.
Paper Book
This book introduces readers to the unique features of woodpeckers. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, and diet. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big...
Woodpeckers
Schuetz, Kari.
Paper Book
Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They also hammer to attract mates and declare their territory. This book will interest children as it presents the behaviors and physical features of these noisy birds.

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