Ruby's Birds

PreS-Gr 2—This enlightening introduction to birding captures the wonder and excitement of nature. Ruby, a young black child, loves to sing, make music, and generally add noise and excitement to her world. Ruby has never gone bird-watching until the day that Eva, her neighbor, takes her on a walk to Central Park. Ruby thinks they're just there to play, but actually they are on a bird-watching mission, for Eva is hoping to catch sight of a special bird from her homeland. With Eva's help and some practice, Ruby learns how to move carefully, pay attention, and wait patiently in order to see the birds that are present all around her. Published by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this is a perfect resource for anyone hoping to spark curiosity about the avian world. Bright, clear illustrations feature 14 birds that readers can discover hidden throughout the pages, and the dust jacket transforms into a wall poster. Back matter discusses how readers can find birds at home and in their city, includes links to online resources, and offers tips from Ruby for taking a nature walk.