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Birds Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Birds Books for Ages 8–11

Bird books at chapter book age explore ornithology, migration, ecology, and the particular pleasure of learning to identify what you see. These 2,264 books are for the young birder and the child who's just starting to notice.

2,264 books

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Blue Jay the Pirate #1

The High-Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate

Blue Jay and his feathered crew take to the skies to outsmart dastardly crows and dodge the Colonial army in this high-f

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Flightless Birds

For young readers curious about the wonders of the animal kingdom, this book introduces the fascinating world of birds w

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Nacho And Lolita

Pam Muñoz Ryan

A rare bird sacrifices his own bright feathers to turn a barren landscape into a lush haven for the swallow he loves to

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Puffin

Martin Jenkins

For children marveling at the wonders of the natural world, this lyrical journey follows a puffin family through the cha

Ages 5–8

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Nature Storybooks

White Owl, Barn Owl

For the child who loves exploring the backyard at dusk or wonders what goes on in the secret world of animals after the

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Julia Garstecki

For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this guide transforms every outdoor walk into a scavenger hunt for feath

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The Cuckoo Child

Dick King-Smith

Bird-obsessed Jack finally gets his hands on a massive ostrich egg and risks everything to make sure it hatches safely.

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The Owls of Blossom Wood #1

A Magical Beginning

For the child who loves the outdoors and wishes they could talk to the animals. This gentle adventure celebrates the mag

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Pepe the blue-footed booby hatches on a small island and begins the long, sun-soaked journey of growing up in the wild G

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For the curious child who marvels at the natural world and wants to understand how Arctic animals survive and thrive in

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Birds in colors

For the child who marvels at the natural world and wants to learn about the diversity of wildlife through vibrant, real-

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #16

The Rise of a Legend

Long before he was a mentor, Ezylryb the owl faced military battles and a brother's betrayal on his journey to becoming

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Scientists in the Field

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci

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For the child who marvels at every bird in the backyard, this rhythmic celebration of color and flight is a perfect intr

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Michael Morpurgo

For children anticipating a holiday reunion, this poetic story follows a brave robin's long journey home, honoring the g

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A Terrible Place for a Nest

For the child who loves watching backyard wildlife. This story shows how humans can make small, kind adjustments to help

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Penguin Young Readers #3

Owls: Birds of the Night

Emily Sollinger

From tiny hunters smaller than an avocado to giants with five-foot wingspans, discover how these silent birds thrive in

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Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

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Home in the Sky

For children learning about compassion and finding their place in the world, this gentle story explores the concept of f

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Jess and Granddad #2

The Birdwatchers

Jess joins her granddad for a day in the wild to see if his tall tales about the secret lives of birds are actually true

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The Crows of Pearblossom

When a sneaky snake starts snacking on Mrs. Crow's eggs, Mr. Crow and his clever friend Owl hatch a brilliant plan to ou

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The Bald Eagle Returns

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Bald eagles were once nearly gone, but now they are thriving across America; learn how these national symbols raise thei

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The Winter Bird

For a child facing an unexpected change or physical setback, this lyrical story offers comfort through the beauty of the

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Nature Storybooks

Emperor of the Ice

For the curious child asking about the natural world, this beautifully told story explores the resilience of penguins an

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