by Helen Frost
First published 2015
Helen Frost pairs stunning photography with spare poetry to celebrate eleven common bird species in their natural habitats. Baby robins wait open-beaked in their nest while mallards take wing toward distant territories. The book captures chickadees and cardinals, sparrows and starlings through images of exceptional beauty. Each photograph reveals these familiar birds in moments of grace and authenticity. Frost's lyrical text moves alongside the visuals, creating scenes of play and flight that speak to perseverance and trust. The combination invites readers to spread their own wings and embrace the freedom of soaring. Species profiles at the book's end provide deeper knowledge about each featured bird. This work serves bird enthusiasts across all ages, graduates stepping into new chapters, and anyone preparing for their next adventure.
Genres: nature, art, animals, photography, birds
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family
26 pages · Hardcover · Candlewick Press