Mike Unwin is a freelance writer, editor and illustrator who has 12

years' experience in natural history publishing. In 2000 he won the BBC

Wildlife travel writing competition. Sarah Whittley is an experienced

naturalist who for many years ran a well-known wildlife artists agency.

A beautiful picture book about garden birds that will appeal to

families with young children. Rachel Lockwood's wonderful illustrations

will delight children aged from two to seven,

and will help them to discover and identify the most common birds in

their everyday surroundings. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand

page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from

the viewer. The text gives some clues and invites readers to guess the

bird's identity. The reader then turns the page to find out more.

'A beautiful picture book that will appeal to children aged 2 to 7 and

will help them identify common birds in their everyday surroundings.' Publishing News

'This beautifully illustrated book by the RSPB is a lovely way to introduce younger juniors to the UK's birds.' Scholastic's Junior Education, April 2007

Book band: Turquoise

Ideal for ages: 6+

"A beautiful picture book that will appeal to children aged 2 to 7 and will help them identify common birds in their everyday surroundings."

'We've all gone bird-tastic in our house thanks to this cheery identifier.'

"It is a good first introduction to the delights of garden birds."

"The perfect introduction to the hobby, for budding twitchers aged 4-8."

"An excellent introduction to the wildlife in your back yard"

A picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with

young children. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an

illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from the

viewer. The text gives some clues and invites readers to guess the

bird's identity. The reader then turns the page to find out more.