Ivy Bird

A joyfully written celebration of birds and imaginative play from an award-winning author-and-illustrator team. 

​Introducing an array of beautiful birds to young readers, Ivy Bird is a celebration of the natural world. Perfect for reading aloud, children will love the search-and-find element of the book, its bright illustrations, and the exuberant story. A non-fiction element, two pages bursting with colorful bird illustrations, encourages readers to seek out birds in their own backyards. 

Tania McCartney is an award-winning Australian author, illustrator, and editor. Her books have won numerous awards and have been released in Australia, the UK, the US, and China

Jess Racklyeft is the acclaimed creator of cards, picture books, original paintings, and prints, and a two-time winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Picture Book of the Year award.

"Best Children's Books of the Year" (2020) —Bank Street College of Education

​"An enchanting portrayal of one girl’s delight in a creature and the many ways they can engage and inspire." —ALA Booklist

"There’s plenty of positive energy in this colorful, imaginative work." —School Library Journal

"This simply written celebration of the natural world may prompt kids to “trill and chirp” as well." —Kirkus Reviews