Description

Friends in the Meadow-Birds is a childrens book introducing the hobby of bird watching. In addition to learning about the hobby, the purpose of the book is to get children involved in nature, the great outdoors and learning about the environment.

The leading “lady” in the book is Lovie Dove who introduces the reader to her many bird friends and shares what life is like around the meadow near Mr. and Mrs. Wilson’s farm. Along with the story line is about sixty bird photos and factual information about the birds that help the child learn to identify the different species. The book has a glossary that helps the child and the non-birding parent learn bird-watching terms. The child is encouraged to begin their "Life List" of the first twenty birds they learn to identify. After completing the list, the parent, Scout-master, teacher or other adult confirms and presents the child with a certificate that is located on the last page of the book. This certificate helps to build the child's self-esteem. Parent participation is encouraged giving both parent and child quality time together, thus aiding in building a deeper relationship. 

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Praise and Reviews

Friends in the Meadow

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Review Excerpts:

“Peggy Williams has written a delightful, fun, and educational introduction to bird watching for children. The book is wonderfully written with younger children in mind perhaps pre-school through elementary school. I think this book would make an excellent addition to elementary school science curriculums, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop activities, 4-H and Cloverbud group activities, or for that special child who loves nature.”


By K. Bird
 


“The book is written in a narrative nonfiction format that makes it quite readable.”


By Novelist, Author of Writing Children’s Books for Dummies


 
“At the stories heart is a message of acceptance. By accepting each other the way we are, not in spite of our differences but with them, the world can be a more peaceful place. Who wouldn’t want to impact both the knowledge of Nature as well as these heartfelt sentiments to the next generation?”


By G. Reba


 
“I would recommend it to bird watchers anywhere who hope to influence their children to get a feel for birding.”


By P.A. Whittington, Author of What a Hullabaloo!
 


“What a great book for any child! “Friends in the Meadow-Birds” has beautiful photos of birds. This book is bound to start any child to a life-long hobby of birding.”


By Barbara J. Smith, Author of A Surprise for Grandmother Rabbit


 
“I recommend this book to parents, teachers or leaders of organizations interested in exposing kids of any age to the wonderful hobby of birding. Thank you Peggy, for putting together such a sweet and educational book for kids.”


By Lisa Maddock, Author of A Tale of Two Guinea Pigs and The Bridezilla Who Stole Christmas-A Teddy & Pip Story.

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