Children's Literacy Initiative

National Bird Day

BOOK LISTS

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Like a duck to water, our experts have curated another book list! Grab your binoculars and look to the sky to see what birds you and your reader can spot. From the garden to the city and beyond, explore new places following these winged beings. Silly chickens and beautiful hummingbirds take you and your reader on a journey through their communities.


Egg-citing Titles to Explore

Cover or of "Hummingbird"

Hummingbird

NICOLA DAVIES

Cover of "Bird Count"

Bird Count

SUSAN EDWARDS RICHMOND

Cover of "fly!" by Mark Teague

fly!

MARK TEAGUE

Cover of "Johnny's Pheasant"

Johnny's Pheasant

CHERYL MINNEMA

Cover of Feathers: Not Just for Flying

Feathers: Not Just for Flying

MELISSA STEWART

Cover of "May We Have Enough to Share" by Richard Van Camp

The Little Red Hen

JERRY PINKNEY

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At CLI, we know reading equals many things -- outcomes that are critical now more than ever. Help us show the power that comes from reading and supporting early literacy by sharing these mini-videos across social media, and telling others what reading equals to you.

Empower A Child Today!
Cover of "Falcons in the City"

FALCONS IN THE CITY: THE STORY OF A PEREGRINE FAMILY

CHRIS EARLEY

Cover of "Birdsong" by Julia Flett

Birdsong

JULIA FLETT

Cover of "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!"

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

MO WILLEMS

Cover of "A Chicken Followed Me Home!"

A Chicken Followed Me Home!

ROBIN PAGE

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You Matter

LIZZY ROCKWELL

Cover of "What Do You Do If You Work At The Zoo?"

How Raven Got His Nose Crooked: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

BARBA AND ETHAN J. ATWATER

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