Families of a Feather
A Celebration of Family Diversity
This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates and shares the diversity of family structures by exploring a variety of bird families and the many ways they care for and raise their young—perfect for families with young children ages 4-8.
Discover the diverse family lives of a variety of bird species and the many different ways they work together to care for their young in this gorgeous book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Did you know:
- Emu fathers and Ruby-Throated Hummingbird mothers raise their chicks all by themselves.
- Laysan albatross chicks can have two moms who take turns sitting on their eggs.
- Acorn Woodpeckers raise babies in huge family groups with many moms, dads, and siblings helping out.
- Black Swans can grow up with two dads.
Families of a Feather illustrates the diverse nature of family structures with a message of love and acceptance that no matter what a family looks like they express their love for each other, and everyone deserves to be loved.
The book includes a short field guide with more information about the bird species included in the book.
Mar 04, 2025 | Price: $17.99
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Details
- Hardcover: 32 pages
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- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781632174451
- ISBN Hyphenated: 978-1-63217-445-1
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
- Weight: 20 ounces
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"Families of a Feather by Fern Wexler is an excellent book for children or even adult birders interested in learning about the differences between species and their young-rearing behaviors. Illustrator Kelsey Buzzell has created realistic drawings of different feathered friends. I love that the pictures teach by clearly showing colored markings on the birds, which helps identify species in the wild. It had me reflecting on human families. Birds of a feather flock together, but who makes up the flocks is genuinely fascinating."
—Inga Buccella, Readers' Favorite