Books make great holiday gifts. Check out these new titles for adults and children. You can find more information on our Books for Birders page.
For Adults
The Book of Flaco: The World’s Most Famous Bird by David Gessner (Available Feb 11 2025)
This is a parable of freedom, wildness, and our urban ecosystems. Flaco the owl has been dubbed “the world’s most famous bird.” From the night in February of 2023 when vandals cut a hole in his cage until his death a year later in a courtyard on the Upper West Side, his is a story full of adventure and unexpected turns.
The Courage of Birds: And the Often Surprising Ways They Survive Winter by Pete Dunne (Author), David Allen Sibley (Illustrator)
From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley.
Return to the Sky: The Surprising Story of How One Woman and Seven Eaglets Helped Restore the Bald Eagle by Tina Morris
Alone in a vast wildlife refuge with little direction and no experience, a Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology student found herself responsible for a project of historical importance—to bring the Bald Eagle back from near extinction.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer, John Burgoyne
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy.
Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future by Lauen Oakes
In recent years, planting a tree has become a catchall to represent “doing something good for the planet.” Many companies commit to planting a tree with every purchase. But who plants those trees and where? Will they flourish and offer the benefits that people expect? Can all the individual efforts around the world help remedy the ever-looming climate crisis? In Treekeepers, Lauren E. Oakes takes us on a poetic and practical journey from the Scottish Highlands to the Panamanian jungle to meet the scientists, innovators, and local citizens who each offer part of the answer.
For Children
Bird Nerd by Jennifer Ann Richter (Ages 8-12)
Thoughtful, nerdy fifth-grader Nyla sets out to win her school’s bird watching competition, while balancing old friends with new in this heartfelt debut.
Nature Tells a Story: Rhyming Story About Seasons, Nature, and Crafts in Your own Backyard by Melissa Kolb (Author, Illustrator), Quinton Kolb (Illustrator), Lacey Kolb (Illustrator), Natalie Kolb (Illustrator) (Ages 4-12)
Nature is full of wonders, and each season has its own magical tale to tell! In Nature Tells a Story, children are invited to explore the beauty of the natural world in their own backyards as they follow the enchanting rhyme and unique illustrations created from real bits of nature—rocks, sticks, flowers, and leaves—collected by the author and her children from their very own backyard.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen (Author), John Schoenherr (Illustrator) (Ages 2-7)
Celebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children’s book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr!
The World Needs the Wonder You See by Joanna Gaines (Author), Julianna Swaney (Illustrator) (Ages 4-8; Available Jan 28 2025)
This book shares the delight of taking a friend by the hand, getting your boots muddy, and discovering the secrets just waiting to be uncovered.
