Melusine Birds of Many Feathers (Melusine's Great Birding Adventures)

AN AWARD-WINNING BOOK CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND BELONGINGREVIEWSThis title is great for any budding scientist, who will find the glossary of phases and featured birds section helpful, and will enjoy watching Mélusine solve her mystery, a quest every birder will find familiar. -Rebecca Minardi, Birding Magazine, American Birding Association…this amazing children’s book…captures the joy of a young birder named Mélusine, who is on an adventure to discover a mysterious bird with a song that she does not recognize. What makes this book different from most children’s books about birds is that it not only teaches children about the diversity of birds, but it also shows the diversity of people as well…I am thankful that my daughter will be able to see herself in this book as a young birder like Mélusine. -Juliet Moderow, Education Chair, Northwest Illinois Audubon SocietyThis picture book will take children on an adventure to explore the characteristics that set the different species of birds apart. Melusine is spirited, curious, and energetic, which makes it easy for children to relate to her and her enthusiasm. The illustrations are as amusing and entertaining as the story, and they give readers a great visual of what each bird looks like. I loved the parallel Melusine drew about the diversity of people as she encounters a variety of new birds. I recommend Melusine: Birds of Many Feathers to small children who appreciate picture books and enjoy learning new things as they read. This book will encourage children to see the beauty in everything and everyone around them, regardless of appearances and differences. I hope that Geraldine V. Oades-Sese writes more books like this one that will entertain and teach children valuable life lessons. – Amy Raines, Reader’s Favorite (5-Starred Review)BOOK DESCRIPTIONGrab a pair of binoculars and join Mélusine in her quest to track down a mysterious bird with an unusual bird song.In her search, Mélusine discovers she shares more in common with this peculiar bird than she could ever have imagined. She learns valuable lessons about diversity, self-acceptance, and belonging. Through her discoveries, she inspires young people to embrace their unique qualities and celebrate the differences that make us special.This book inspires young children to unplug from technology and video games, connect with nature, and GO BIRDING!This book is an excellent resource for a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, nature schools, birding clubs, camps, and homeschooling.This book can be easily adapted to suit the following curriculum areas and lesson plans:ScienceLanguage ArtsSecond Language LearningSocial-Emotional LearningDiversity, Equity & InclusionMental Health & Physical HealthVisual DiscriminationAuditory/Sound DiscriminationArts & CraftsProblem-Solving Skills Read more