The Boy Who Drew Birds
by Jacquelilne Davies
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
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About This Book
A picture book biography of young John James Audubon, who spent hours watching birds in the woods near his Pennsylvania home. Driven by curiosity, he became the first person in North America to band birds, pioneering a technique that transformed our understanding of bird migration.
Why We Love This
Melissa Sweet's mixed-media illustrations are stunning, and we love how it shows children that careful observation of nature can lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
Nature
ForestSeasons
Themes
Society
Animals
BirdsEggs
Seasons
SpringSummer
