- introductory picture book biography of John James Audubon
- fascinating illustrations and copies of his sketches
- introduces the then-innovative idea of banding birds to track their movements
- teaches the reader how you can’t believe everything you’re told (even from “scientists”)
- great for any bird lover!
Type: biographical picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Jacqueline Davies
Illustrator: Melissa Sweet
Our family happens to have an eight-year-old about as in love with birds as Audubon was. In his short life, he’s drawn hundreds of birds (increasingly well) and has much of his guide books memorized, leading to accurate sightings and recognitions. For this reason, we especially appreciated the short biography of John James Audubon!
It could be included in school curriculum from several different angles (including a study of Pennsylvania or France), or just read for pleasure. Of course, as it’s a picture book, it doesn’t cover the gamut of his life, but it’s a memorable introduction nonetheless.