{"product_id":"the-boy-who-drew-birds-a-story-of-john-james-audubon-9780618243433","title":"The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his lifelong love for the species. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If there was one thing James loved to do more than anything else, it was to be in the great outdoors watching his beloved feathered friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the fall of 1804, he was determined to find out if the birds nesting near his Pennsylvania home would really return the following spring. Through careful observation, James laid the foundation for all that we know about migration patterns today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Capturing the early passion of this bird-obsessed young man as well as the meticulous study and scientific methods behind his research, this lively, gorgeously illustrated biography will leave young readers listening intently for the call of birds large and small near their own home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet, Melissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMelissa Sweet\u003c\/b\u003e is the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of many fine children's books including \u003ci\u003eSome Writer!: The Story of E. B. White\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus award, \u003ci\u003eBalloons Over Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e, a Sibert winner, and \u003ci\u003eThe Right Word\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA River of Words\u003c\/i\u003e, both Caldecott Honors. Reviewers have described her unique mixed-media illustrations as \"exuberant,\" \"outstanding,\" and \"a creative delight.\" Melissa lives on the beautiful coast of Maine. In addition to writing and painting, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. For more information about the author and her work, visit her online at melissasweet.net.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavies, Jacqueline:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline Davies\u003c\/b\u003e is the talented writer of several novels and picture books, including The Lemonade War series, the Sydney \u0026amp; Taylor series, and \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Drew Birds.\u003c\/i\u003e Ms. Davies lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.jacquelinedavies.net \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631623508242,"sku":"9780618243433","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_99468479-081b-4cdf-9c37-bdd80878d090.jpg?v=1732778094","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-boy-who-drew-birds-a-story-of-john-james-audubon-9780618243433","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}