Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood

Andromeda is a debtera, trained to rid homes of the Evil Eye. But her teacher cares little for her, so she leaves at nineteen, penniless and desperate. Desperate enough to take on a job from Magnus Rochester, whose home has already killed or driven away numerous others. Andromeda quickly realizes she is not qualified to deal with his house’s secrets. But she has fallen for Magnus, and she refuses to leave him to his fate. A retelling of Jane Eyre.

The Brontës of Haworth Moor by Diane Browning

After their mother and two sisters die, Anne, Emily, and Charlotte Brontë–along with their brother Branwell–let their imaginations run wild as they roam across the moor, create stories, and write poetry. Diane Browning explores how their lives, including their time at boarding school and working as governesses, influenced their fiction.

Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne

Spaceship engineer Stella longs to leave her home, which has been stuck orbiting Earth for the past 200 years. So she’s thrilled when offered the opportunity to work as a governess on the private spaceship the Rochester. Its captain is nineteen-year-old Hugo Fairfax, known for being annoying and drunk. But he’s hiding secrets, as well, and Stella thinks someone is out to kill him. A retelling of Jane Eyre.

My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand

Spaceship engineer Stella longs to leave her home, which has been stuck orbiting Earth for the past 200 years. So she’s thrilled when offered the opportunity to work as a governess on the private spaceship the Rochester. Its captain is nineteen-year-old Hugo Fairfax, known for being annoying and drunk. But he’s hiding secrets, as well, and Stella thinks someone is out to kill him. A retelling of Jane Eyre.

K-Jane by Lydia Kang

Jane Choi, named after Jane Eyre, is determined that this will be the year she learns more about her Korean heritage. All her classmates seem to be into Korean culture and she feels embarrassed that she knows so little. So, she starts a private social media channel to share her journey with her friends and family. But then she accidentally goes viral, and now she has pushed everyone away. Including, potentially, her crush Edward.

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L. L. McKinney

Eager to be independent, Jane accepts a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. But though the owner, Edward,is charming, Jane senses he can also be dangerous. Jane does not yet realize that he has locked away his wife Bertha for withholding her inheritance from him. But Jane and Bertha are destined to meet and to help each other escape, in more ways than one. A retelling of Jane Eyre.

Jane Eyre: The Graphic Novel by Joe Sutliff Sanders, et al.

Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up mistreated by her aunt. Eventually, she becomes the governess for the brooding Mr. Rochester’s ward. Sparks fly between Jane and Mr. Rochester. But he has a terrible secret that could tear them apart. A graphic novel adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s novel.

What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri

Abandoned by his father, a sailor from India, Heathcliff is taken in by a family living on an estate on the Yorkshire moors. His new life, however, feels alienating, and he attempts to cling to his heritage. Catherine, one of the estate’s children, also feels like she does not quite belong. Her father wants her to be a part of society, but rumors swirl about her real mother. The two find understanding and passion in each other. But they might not have a happily ever after. A retelling of Wuthering Heights.

Cages:

The cage should mainly be a sleeping spot and a safe place to stay when no one is home. Budgies should spend as much time out of it as possible. When choosing a cage, get the biggest one you can, and make sure it’s longer than it is tall. This will let them fly and get exercise even when they’re cooped up! Even though we used to think they were okay, round cages aren’t good for any birds. They can hurt them and make them feel scared. Get a rectangular or square one instead! The cage should be cleaned once a week, too. This includes perches, toys, grates, and bedding.

Food

Budgies need a varied diet of pellets, fruit, vegetables, and a bit of seed. They’re picky eaters, and it can be very hard to change what they’re eating, even if it’s unhealthy. They won’t eat something just because it’s in a food dish, so the trick is to slowly show them new foods. Mixing with their current food, hanging it in the cage as a toy, wetting it, then pressing it into a mash, and even pretending to eat some yourself are all ways to get a budgie to eat. This can take time, and that’s okay. Remember to be patient and not give up!

Toys

They love to play like anyone else! Budgies need plenty of toys to keep themselves occupied! Their favorite toys are colorful  things they can chew! Anything made of wood, cork, or paper is perfect! It gives them a way to take care of their beaks and engage their minds! Plastic is okay, but it doesn’t satisfy their chewing needs in the same way. Toys with small loops or chains aren’t recommended, because there is a chance they could get tangled and not be able to get out. Anything reflective is not good either. We used to think it was cute to see a bird playing with a mirror, but it can actually confuse and frustrate them when their “friend” in the reflection doesn’t respond the way another bird would.

Health

Budgies need to go to the vet like any other animal! Six-to-twelve-month checkups are important to make sure they’re healthy, but not just any vet will do. Birds are considered exotics, and they all need a specialized avian vet to look after them. Taking them to the doctor if anything seems wrong is a good idea too. Budgies pretend not to be sick, so they look strong in the wild and don’t get eaten, but it also means that when they start acting sick, they’re really sick. A good avian vet will make sure your budgie lives a long life!

Fun Budgie Facts/Did You Know?

Parakeets by Catherine Smith

Discusses choosing and caring for pet parakeets, including information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, and health requirements.

The Parakeet Handbook by Annette Wolter

Budgies: A Guide to Caring For Your Parakeet by Angela Davids

In nature and as pets — Is a budgie right for you? — Selecting a great budgie — Basic care — Proper feeding — Training time — For better health — Breeding basics — Color mutations.

Playful Parakeets by Katie Kawa

Introduces parakeets and describes how pet parakeets live.

Parakeets by Nikki Moustaki

Introduces parakeets and describes how pet parakeets live.

Beaky’s Guide to Caring For Your Bird by Isabel Thomas

“In this book, Beakie the Budgie reveals how readers should go about choosing a pet bird, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet bird feel at home, and how to properly care for a pet bird, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a bird cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.”

– Provided by Publisher

Parakeets by Kelley MacAulay

“In this book, Beakie the Budgie reveals how readers should go about choosing a pet bird, what supplies they will need, how to make a new pet bird feel at home, and how to properly care for a pet bird, including feeding, exercising, and keeping a bird cage clean. Text is accompanied by clear, labeled photographs to further reinforce key concepts, and the use of an animal narrator also allows the book to be used to teach perspective.”

– Provided by Publisher

Book: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Film starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe.

Hazel has terminal cancer. She knows how her story ends…or does she? When a miracle shrinks her tumor enough to buy her a few more months of life, she joins a cancer survivors group for teens, and that’s when everything changes. Namely, her outlook on life thanks to hunky fellow patient Augustus. The two strike up a bond and go on a quest to find and meet the author of Hazel’s favorite book before her time runs out (and of course fall in love in the process). Definitely have your box of tissues ready if you add this one to your list!

Book: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Film starring Shane West, Mandy Moore, Daryl Hannah, Peter Coyote

When a high school prank goes wrong, Landon and his friends end up on their principal’s bad side. He decides to let them choose their punishment: expulsion or several tasks to help out around the school. This includes joining the school play, where Landon becomes reacquainted with an old friend from elementary school, Jamie. Jamie isn’t popular and she doesn’t wear make up or dress flashy, so popular Landon never really noticed her…until he hears her sing in the school play. Will Landon fall in love with the “uncool” girl in spite of his friends? Will Jamie break down her walls to give Landon a chance, or does her awful secret keep her from loving anyone? If you have any tissues leftover from A Fault in Our Stars, trust us, you’ll need them.

Book: The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Film starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Fred Savage

If you’ve ever seen this movie, you probably have a favorite quote that you can break out at the drop of a hat. And if you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a ride! But did you know that it was also a book first? Written in 1973, the novel was written by author William Goldman, but instead of writing all the boring parts, he only wrote “the good parts”, and presented it as an abridgement of a fictional author’s work! The movie gets around this by using the framing device of a grandfather reading the book to his sick grandson (who would much rather be playing video games…at first), and so we don’t see the grandfather reading every part of the book. We only see “the good stuff” (which is all that was ever written in the first place). Sound confusing? That’s okay, whether you choose to watch the movie or read the book, there’s plenty of high adventure, sword fights, and “twue wuv” it will all make sense by the time you get to the end. Just look out for the Rodents of Unusual Size! 

Book: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

Film starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Dave Franco

Okay, stop me if you’ve heard this one: A boy and a girl fall in love, but they can’t be together because their families absolutely hate each other, so they plot and scheme to find a way to make their love work despite their obvious differences. Romeo and Juliet, right? Well…yes. But also Warm Bodies, a modernized retelling of Shakespeare’s classic tale using everyone’s favorite trope: zombies! In this version, set in a zombie apocalypse, Julie and her friends are sent on a supply run. When they enter a mall, Julie meets R (who can’t remember his full name, of course), who is immediately drawn to her. This attraction only increases when R eats Julie’s boyfriend (in self-defense, we swear) and experiences his memories by eating his brains. This leads R to save Julie from a pack of zombies. She’s suspicious of his intentions, but slowly begins to learn to trust him, and possibly even…love him? Will these two star-crossed lovers find a way for their love to blossom, or will the zombie horde consume everything in its path? The shocking twist ending will definitely surprise you (or maybe not, it’s a romance book after all)!

Book: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Film starring Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Ana de la Reguera, Anika Noni Rose

Maddy Whitier lives in a bubble. She can’t leave the house, and the only people she sees regularly are her mom, her nurse Carla, and Carla’s daughter, Rosa. She can’t interact with anyone who hasn’t been sanitized. That’s because Maddy is being treated for a rare autoimmune disease known as SCID. Maddy longs to see the world (especially the ocean) but doesn’t dare move outside of her bubble, for fear of getting sick or upsetting her mom. But when a new family moves in nextdoor, Maddy is able to start a friendship (and romance, of course) with Olly, the cute neighbor boy. He gives her the friend she’s always wanted, and she supports him as he deals with a rough home life. As the two get closer and closer, Maddy’s mother starts to restrict her ability to contact him. Will Maddy be able to take her life into her own hands and find a way to get her happily ever after with Olly? Or will her mother’s terrible secret ruin everything?

These aren’t the only great romance novels that became movies, of course! It’s just a selection to get you started! Maybe you want to mix and match by watching one of these movies, but reading a different novel, so you get the best of both worlds! Or maybe you have a favorite that we missed! Whatever you decide, here’s to finding the next title that makes your heart skip a beat!

Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Wen

If you love Gossip Girl for its secret romances and high-pressure expectations, Loveboat, Taipei delivers allllll the drama, but in a vibrant new setting. Elite teens spend the summer in Taipei balancing family demands, academic ambition, and forbidden love—proving that no matter the city, rich kids come with complicated secrets.

“When Ever Wong’s parents sent her away for the summer, she was expecting Chien Tan: a strict, educational immersion program in Taiwan. Instead, she finds the infamous “Loveboat.” There, Ever is surrounded by prodigies, like Rick Woo, Chinese American wonder boy and longtime bane of her existence; Ever’s roommate, the confident and clever Sophia Ha, as glamorous as she is sharp; and the intimidatingly cool Xavier Yeh, heir to an international tech empire. But her classmates are more interested in the nonstop Taipei nightlife than anything to do with the curriculum. Hookups abound, snake-blood sake flows, and adult supervision is nonexistent. For the first time ever, Ever is discovering what freedom tastes like, and it’s exhilarating. But summer will end, and Ever will be back to her parents and the future they’ve planned for her. Will she let this glimpse of freedom go – or will Loveboat give her the courage to pursue the future she dreams of, and the Ever Wong she wants to be?”

Anna K – A Love Story by Jenny Lee

This is Gossip Girl energy turned all the way up. Set among Manhattan’s wealthiest teens, Anna K follows a glamorous socialite whose love life sparks scandal across the Upper East Side. If you loved messy romances, designer lifestyles, and watching privilege unravel, this modern retelling is a perfect match.

“At seventeen, Anna K is at the top of Manhattan and Greenwich society (even if she prefers the company of her horses and dogs); she has the perfect (if perfectly boring) boyfriend, Alexander W.; and she has always made her Korean-American father proud (even if he can be a little controlling). Meanwhile, Anna’s brother, Steven, and his girlfriend, Lolly, are trying to weather a sexting scandal; Lolly’s little sister, Kimmie, is struggling to recalibrate to normal life after an injury derails her ice dancing career; and Steven’s best friend, Dustin, is madly (and one-sidedly) in love with Kimmie. As her friends struggle with the pitfalls of ordinary teenage life, Anna always seems to be able to sail gracefully above it all. That is…until the night she meets Alexia “Count” Vronsky at Grand Central. A notorious playboy who has bounced around boarding schools and who lives for his own pleasure, Alexia is everything Anna is not. But he has never been in love until he meets Anna, and maybe she hasn’t, either. As Alexia and Anna are pulled irresistibly together, she has to decide how much of her life she is willing to let go for the chance to be with him. And when a shocking revelation threatens to shatter their relationship, she is forced to question if she has ever known herself at all.”

Influence by Sara Shepard

Fans of Gossip Girl’s anonymous blasts and social manipulation will love Influence. From the author of Pretty Little Liars, this book is a fast, dramatic read for fans who enjoy watching social power games play out, where reputation is everything and one bad move can completely change the game.

“After her family moves to Los Angeles, Delilah Rollins, already a minor Internet celebrity, plunges into the competitive and glamorous world of social media influencers, but can cosmetics and good lighting conceal cheating, manipulation, blackmail, and murder?”

The Ivies by Alexa Donne

If you’re obsessed with Gossip Girl for its cutthroat private school drama, ambition, and scheming teens, The Ivies is right up your alley. It’s perfect for fans who love high-stakes rivalries, secret alliances, and seeing how far people will go to protect their reputation and get what they want. It’s giving if Blair Waldorf wasn’t afraid to commit murder.

“Everyone knows the Ivies: the most coveted universities in the United States. Far more important are the Ivies. The Ivies at Claflin Academy, that is. Five girls with the same mission: to get into the Ivy League by any means necessary. I would know. I’m one of them. We disrupt class ranks, club leaderships, and academic competitions…among other things. We improve our own odds by decreasing the fortunes of others. Because hyper-elite competitive college admissions is serious business. And in some cases, it’s deadly.”

– Amazon

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

For Gossip Girl fans who cared as much about friendships as romances and couldn’t get enough of Blair and Serena’s “on again, off again” friendship, this emotional story focuses on what happens when a once-unbreakable bond falls apart. It’s a quieter look at privilege, pressure, and identity, perfect for readers drawn to the personal fallout behind the drama.

“It’s been twenty-seven days since Cleo and Layla’s friendship imploded. Nearly a month since Cleo realized they’ll never be besties again. Now Cleo wants to erase every memory, good or bad, that tethers her to her ex-best friend. But pretending Layla doesn’t exist isn’t as easy as Cleo hoped, especially after she’s assigned to be Layla’s tutor. Despite budding friendships with other classmates–and a raging crush on a gorgeous boy named Dom–Cleo’s turbulent past with Layla comes back to haunt them both.”

– Amazon

Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra

Love watching Gossip Girl characters compete for attention, status, and success? Tiny Pretty Things channels that same intensity into the elite ballet world, where ambition positively fuels betrayals and rivalries. Everyone wants the spotlight—and someone is always ready to take it away.

“Three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet academy compete for the status of prima ballerina, with each willing to sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.”

The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian

If you loved Gossip Girl’s mix of elite private schools and scandal, but craved the exploration of heavier topics, The Chandler Legacies will feel like your next obsession. With diverse characters, sharp dialogue, and a slow-burn mystery that keeps you guessing, this is a book for fans who crave both the glamour and the raw, messy truths of teen privilege … and the cruelty dished out to those who are different.

“”Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of tension with her roommate, Sarah. But Sarah Brunson knows there’s more to that story. Amanda Priya “Spence” Spencer is the privileged daughter of NYC elites, who is reeling from the realization that her family name shielded her from the same fate as Sarah. Ramin Golafshar arrives at Chandler as a transfer student to escape the dangers of being gay in Iran, only to suffer brutal hazing under the guise of tradition in the boys’ dorms. And Freddy Bello is the senior who’s no longer sure of his future but knows he has to stand up to his friends after what happened to Ramin. At Chandler, the elite boarding school, these five teens are brought together in the Circle, a coveted writing group where life-changing friendships are born–and secrets are revealed.”

– Provided by Publisher

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Think Gossip Girl—but darker, sharper, and more dangerous. Fans who love messy, rich kid drama will be hooked, but this one takes the stakes up a notch with dark suspense and a fresh look at privilege and power. Unlike the show, it explores how race, identity, and systemic pressure shape the social game, adding a tense, thought-provoking layer to the scandals you already crave.

“At Niveus Private Academy, Devon and Chiamaka are the only students chosen to be Senior Prefects who are also black, which makes them targets for a series of anonymous texts revealing their secrets to the entire student body. Both students were on track toward valedictorian and bright college futures, but this prank quickly turns into a very dangerous game, and they are at more than one disadvantage as it looks like things could turn deadly.”

The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

If you loved the glitz of Gossip Girl, this is like upping the ante in a futuristic Manhattan skyscraper. It’s the same kind of elite teen drama—but with hovercars, virtual parties, and a world where the stakes of reputation reach dizzying heights. It’s all the scandal of the Upper East Side…with a science-fiction twist.

“A thousand-story tower stretching into the sky. A glittering vision of the future where anything is possible — if you want it enough. Welcome to Manhattan, 2118. A hundred years in the future, New York is a city of innovation and dreams. Everyone there wants something … and everyone has something to lose.”

– From dustjacket

This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki

For fans drawn to the darker, pressure-filled side of Gossip Girl, this one goes deeper into the emotional cost of perfection. Plus, it throws in a little murder mystery and a lot more LGBTQ+ representation. What’s not to like?

“At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society–a.k.a. the WTS–and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it’s no surprise she’s starring as Juliet in the WTS’s performance of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. But when she’s found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one of the last people to see Elizabeth alive, and when local authorities deem the it-girl’s death a suicide, Abby’s not convinced. She’s sure there’s more to Wilburton and the WTS than meets the eye. As she gets tangled in prep school intrigues, Abby quickly realizes that Elizabeth was keeping secrets. Was one of those secrets worth killing for?”

– Provided by Publisher

Want to read a book by or about trans and gender non-conforming people? Here are a few staff recommendations to get you started.

Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution by Susan Stryker

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Chapters cover the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following World War II; trans radicalism and social change, which spanned from 1966 with the publication of The Transsexual Phenomenon, and lasted through the early 1970s; the mid-’70s to 1990-the era of identity politics and the changes witnessed in trans circles through these years; and the gender issues witnessed through the ’90s and ’00s.

Transgender History includes informative sidebars highlighting quotes from major texts and speeches in transgender history and brief biographies of key players, plus excerpts from transgender memoirs and discussion of treatments of transgenderism in popular culture.

Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us by Kate Bornstein

Part coming-of-age story, part mind-altering manifesto on gender and sexuality, coming directly to you from the life experiences of a transgender woman, Gender Outlaw breaks all the rules and leaves the reader forever changed.26 black-and-white illustrations.

An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

Part coming-of-age story, part mind-altering manifesto on gender and sexuality, coming directly to you from the life experiences of a transgender woman, Gender Outlaw breaks all the rules and leaves the reader forever changed.26 black-and-white illustrations.

Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

Reese almost had it all: a loving relationship with Amy, an apartment in New York City, a job she didn’t hate. She had scraped together what previous generations of trans women could only dream of: a life of mundane, bourgeois comforts. The only thing missing was a child. But then her girlfriend, Amy, detransitioned and became Ames, and everything fell apart.

This provocative debut is about what happens at the emotional, messy, vulnerable corners of womanhood that platitudes and good intentions can’t reach. Torrey Peters brilliantly and fearlessly navigates the most dangerous taboos around gender, sex, and relationships, gifting us a thrillingly original, witty, and deeply moving novel.

The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood by Krys Malcom Belc

As a nonbinary, transmasculine parent, Krys Malcolm Belc has thought a lot about the interplay between parenthood and gender. Giving birth to his son Samson clarified his gender identity and allowed him to project a more masculine self. And yet, when his partner Anna adopted Samson, the legal documents listed Belc as “the natural mother of the child.”

The Natural Mother of the Child is the story of a person moving past societal expectations to take control of his own narrative, with prose that delights in the intimate dailiness of family life and explores how much we can ever really know when we enter into parenting.

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Now, Gender Queer is here. Maia’s intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society and more.

Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: it is a useful and touching guide on gender identity,what it means and how to think about it for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere.

Birds: Explore Their Extraordinary World by Miranda Krestovnikoff

From the bitter cold polar regions to the lush tropics, birds have found incredible ways to adapt and survive anywhere. What birds can do is extraordinary. The statuesque golden eagle spots prey from miles away. Discover which bird is the fastest, the smallest, the smartest, the most colorful and more in this nonfiction compendium, complete with descriptions from wildlife expert Miranda Krestovnikoff and stunning linocuts from artist Angela Harding.

The Extraordinary World of Birds by David Lindo

Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they’ll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They’ll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their natural habitats.

Birds by Moira Rose Donohue

This delightful little nature guide for young children is all about discovering the wonderful world of birds swooping, soaring, fluttering, and flying around your neighborhood and beyond.

Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology: Field Guide, Projects and More! by Erika Zambello

Become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids’ introduction to bird-watching. With fascinating information for beginners, the book provides readers with an understanding of bird anatomy, life cycles, habitat, and 60 species of backyard birds!

Everything Bird: What Kids Really Want to Know About Birds by Cherie Winner

Perfect for budding birdwatchers or simply curious kids, this book includes 29 questions from kids, with answers that include information on more than 60 different types of birds. Includes information on how to get more birds to your yard, but also cautions against interfering with birds in the wild.

Beaks by Sneed B. Collard III

Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food.

The Children’s Book of  Birdwatching by Dan Rouse

A book, packed with inexpensive upcycling projects, that provides kids with tips on how to attract a range of birds to their outdoor space. Transform your backyard into a sanctuary for a variety of birds. Make a difference to the local wildlife with this informative, hands-on book. Bird numbers are in decline, and you can help them by creating a place for them to thrive. Make a bird feeder that you can fill with seeds or a mini pond for them to drink from, and watch as a range of birdlife gather in your garden. The Children’s Book of Birdwatching celebrates local wildlife and teaches children about the challenges birds face and how we can help.

Birds by Pamela Hickman

This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book explores why birds are such an important part of the wildlife food chain. Essential scientific topics, such as migration and pollination, are explained in kid-friendly language, with helpful illustrations. Readers will even learn about the birds in their communities using a bird-watching questionnaire. 

How to Bird by Rasha Hamid

Birding for everyone, everywhere. Birding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Birding is a fun and accessible practice for coping with stress, practicing mindfulness, and getting outdoors, and How to Bird shares how to get started and empowers children to find joy in birdwatching. How to Bird is a culturally relevant, lyrical, succinct, and direct procedural text on birding strategies.

Ornithology by Ellen Doris

Explores the world of birds

Birds by Ruth A. Musgrave

Presents an introduction to a variety of birds, with simple facts about their feathers, feet, and songs.

Encyclopedia of Birds by Namasri Niumim

Packed with over 300 species of birds, this beautiful encyclopedia will take you on an incredible journey through the world of birds ,helping you find out about the amazing feathered creatures that share our planet. From tropical parrots and toucans to sea birds and eagles, find out all about birds with this informative first guide.

Birds by Ben Hoare

Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites.

Day in the Life: birds. What do Flamingos, Owls, and Penguins Get Up to All Day? by Dr. Alex Bond

Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world’s most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists.

Birds by Terry Jennings

Presents an introduction to birds, describing basic physical characteristics, different types, including water birds, seabirds, woodland birds, ducks, geese, swans, and birds of prey, and the dangers they face from pollution and habitat loss.

Although some of the language or circumstances surrounding the birth of the Constitution may seem unrelatable or old-fashioned, the themes and hopes still resonate. These ideals are still tirelessly fought for and maintained today.