Bird Books and Activities for Kids
My youngest daughter is wild about birds. In fact, bird was one of her first words. This post full of bird books and activities for kids includes actual favorites she and her siblings have enjoyed, and we think you’ll love them too!
Bird Books
This list includes snapshots of books we own as well as non-fiction finds we’ve requested from our local library.
Pop-Up Bird Book by Usborne. – This interactive book is full of facts!
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Birds Build a Nest: A First Science Storybook – Follow along with Bird as she builds her nest.
Sylvie – This book was a gift for my girls – it teaches great lessons about being who God created you to be.
Science Readers, etc. from your local library that teach about birds – The options are endless here!
What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest? – This is a non-fiction picture book about eggs, nests, and birds. A great way to introduce young kids to the life cycle of a bird.
Fine Feathered Friends – This book from the Cat in the Hat Learning Library is all about birds!
Letter Birds – This is an ABC book all about birds.
Bird Alphabet – Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet book series is so interesting for young kids interested in science.
Hello World: Birds – The board books in the Hello World! series are jam-packed with interesting facts!
Birdhouse – Lift the flaps to find out more about your feathered friends.
An Egg is Quiet and A Nest is Noisy – These are both by the same author and include the most beautiful illustrations.
Birds, Nests, and Eggs – A take-along guide!
One Little Egg – This non-fiction board book by Tiger Tales could not be any cuter.
Owls – This is a Level 1 Reader by National Geographic.
United Tweets of America – Learn about the 50 states birds.
The Story about Ping – A classic story from 1933!
Bird Picture Books with Sweet Illustrations
Little Bird Takes a Bath – Follow along as little bird explores the big city.
Little Home Bird – The illustrations in this book are so vibrant.
Bird Picture Books with a Christmas Theme
Little Robin’s Christmas – This sweet picture book teaches children about sharing and kindness. We have included it on our list of favorite Christmas titles for kids.
The Christmas Owl – This book is based on the true story of a little owl named Rockefeller.
Little Bird Finds Christmas – This preschool-friendly book reminds us of what Christmas is all about.
Bird-Themed Toys and Games
- Fine Motor Bird Toy: Magnetic Feeding Activity – The Occupational Therapy-minded parents will appreciate this toy!
- Schleich Bird Figurines – This is our favorite brand of pretend-play animals!
- Bird-Watching Binoculars for Kids – This small pocket guide is perfect to pair with a set of binoculars.
- Little Birds Memory and Matching Game – You will love the quality of eeBoo games.
- Tropical Birds Puzzle by Vermont Christmas Company – 100 Pieces
Art Activities with Birds in Mind
Draw a bird. – Art for Kids Hub has all kinds of different bird-themed videos. If you simply search YouTube for “Art for Kids Hub Bird”, you will find all kinds of how-to-draw videos your bird lover will enjoy.
Another option for learning how to draw birds is to search for these kinds of classes on Outschool – our kids have enjoyed many different drawing classes on that platform.
Color pictures of a birds. This inexpensive coloring book by Dover is a great way to learn about different kinds of birds.
Create a Sticker-by-Number bird! – This book by Brain Games is a great one.
A Few More Ideas for You
- Bird Sticker Book – This particular one includes over 500 stickers. Cupkin sticker books have such great reviews!
- LEGO Bird Building Sets – The parrot and the flamingo have been the favorites in our house.
- Wild Bird Sewing Kit
- Create a bird feeder.
- Visit a raptor center, a zoo, or another location where birds might be spotted. – Encourage your young bird watcher to take photos of their favorite birds.
- Study the life cycle of a chicken.
- Explore birds from the inside out: Inside Animals Book – Our local library system has this book.
- Practice bird calls.
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