Crazy for Birds: Fascinating and Fabulous Facts

Arts & Photography

Blaise, Misha Maynerick

Graphic Design

William Collins

An exuberant and vibrant illustrated exploration of birds and our relationships with them From the Common Swift, which can stay in the air continuously without landing for up to ten months at a time, to the tiny Goldcrest, Europe's smallest bird, which can lay a clutch of a dozen eggs in two weeks totaling one-and-one-half times its body weight, the class of animals we call birds is filled with incredible feats of beauty, intellect, and wonder. With enthralling facts, humorous anecdotes, and gorgeous artwork, artist Misha Blaise pays loving homage to these amazing beings that populate our skies and share the planet with us. Using her own adoration of birds as a starting point to explore avian minutiae both strange and fascinating, Blaise winds through the interconnectedness between humans and our feathered friends, from the eccentric people who obsess about birds to the compelling ways people have integrated birds into culture throughout history, as well as our similar behaviors, kindred intelligence, and shared habitats. Thoughtful, philosophical, and delightful, Crazy for Birds pairs beautiful artwork with whimsical writing to explore the many wonders of birds, shedding light on our abiding connection with nature, the diversity of life, and the idiosyncrasy of the human psyche.

Crazy for Birds

Individual Artists

Penguin??Books

Crazy For Birds

New York: Penguin Books

This children's story follows the sometimes whimsical, sometimes arduous journey of a little girl who accidentally gets carried off by a cloud one day. Her initial curiosity about the wonders she witnesses eventually transforms into a quest to find her home again. For ages 3-7, the illustrations feature a racially diverse group of characters and beautifully colorful illustrations.

My Wondrous Cloud Odyssey

Literature & Fiction

Michelle Maynerick Blaise

You Are a Cosmic Tree: Baha'i-Inspired Art & Reflections on the Life of the Soul

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Bellwood Press

This Book Is Made of Clouds is a playful invitation for young minds to explore how they are connected to nature, the universe, and all of humanity. Everything is connected to everything else, from the ocean's phytoplankton who create half of the oxygen we breathe, to the clouds whose rain nourishes the trees from which books are made (including this one!). Filled with cheerful, detailed illustrations, this Book Is Made of Clouds promotes holistic thinking and inspires wonder for the world around and within us all. Perfect for curious kids, elementary classrooms eager for STEAM content, and caregivers who want to encourage children to contemplate our oneness with the earth and all of humanity.

This Book Is Made of Clouds

Children's Books

Blaise, Misha

Science, Nature & How It Works

Muddy Boots

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