{"product_id":"birds-sing-their-words-9798885544542","title":"Birds Sing Their Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwaken young children to the sounds birds make, and to their own unique voices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBirds Sing Their Words\u003c\/i\u003e, two young children, guided by an adult, take a springtime walk through a city neighborhood, noticing how birds communicate. The sounds of fee-bee and per-chick-a-ree are all around them--alone, in chorus, or call-and-response style. The children learn that our own diverse voices parallel the many songs that birds sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds Sing Their Words: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows that children can connect with nature and its important lessons, no matter where they live\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngages young children in reflecting on the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes activity ideas to engage children in learning about birds in their own neighborhoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is part of the \u003ci\u003eOutside Our Window Board Books\u003c\/i\u003e series, which encourages children--especially those in urban neighborhoods--to explore, protect, and delight in nature. Each book in the series focuses on one feature of the natural world (like birds), one sense (hearing), and one social or emotional learning skill (communication). The books emphasize community and encourage children and families to explore the natural world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, M?lina Mangal's writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just, winner of the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and named an NCSS\/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eM?lina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStella Lim\u003c\/b\u003e is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws inspiration from her childhood in rural South Korea, and likes to bring something new to each project she works on.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213376684306,"sku":"9798885544542","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eaa17e62-e366-4b7d-a08a-fc48c61ede06.jpg?v=1745367995","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/birds-sing-their-words-9798885544542","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}