Soar into Storytime With 50+ Bird Books Kids Will Love

Birds have long captured the imaginations of young and old alike, with their vibrant colors, enchanting songs, and the inspiring freedom they exhibit through flight. As children explore the world around them, they are often instinctively drawn to the beauty, grace, singular personalities, and uniqueness of our feathered friends.

Recognizing the boundless potential for learning and fascination that birds provide, numerous authors and illustrators have created captivating bird-themed picture books for kids. These books not only showcase the vast diversity of the avian world but also inspire a sense of wonder, environmental awareness, and a love for reading.

Bird-Themed Kids Books – Table of Contents

We’ve organized our collection by theme, so you can use the links below to jump straight to a specific topic of interest in this article…

Follow along as we take flight on a journey to discover the best bird-themed picture books for kids, carefully curated to engage and delight young readers. These books introduce children to the fascinating world of birds, touching upon their unique characteristics, habitats, and behaviors while simultaneously weaving in captivating stories and valuable life lessons.

Whether it’s through whimsical adventures, heartwarming tales of friendship, or educational explorations, these picture books are sure to leave a lasting impression on the minds and hearts of children and parents alike. So, let your little ones spread their wings and soar into the world of literature, one beautiful bird at a time.

Delightful Bird Tales for All Ages

Dive into this enchanting collection of bird-themed kids’ books, where vibrant illustrations and captivating stories take young readers on a delightful journey into the fascinating world of our feathered friends.

• Birds by Carme Lemniscates
• Bluebird by Lindsey Yankey
• I Am A Bird by Hope Lim 
• Little bird Takes a Bath by Marisabina Russo 
• Too Many Birds by Cindy Derby 
• Ivy Bird by Tania McCartney
• Little Bird by Germano Zullo  
• The Day I Became a Bird by Ingrid Chabbert 
• Wakey Birds by Maddie Frost 
• Little Bird’s Bad Word by Jacob Grant 
• Apple and Robins by Lucie Felix 
• The King of the Birds by Helen Ward 
• Chickadee: Criminal Mastermind by Monica Silvie 
• Owl Moon by Jane Yolen 
• Little Loon Finds his Voice by Yvonne Pearson
• The Song of Spring by Hendrik Jones 
• Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
• Little Owl’s Night by Divya Srinivasan  
• Little Home Bird by Jo Empson
• Fly! by Mark Teague 
• Flora and the Flamingo by Molly Idle 
• Telephone by Mac Barnett 
• Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein 
• Feathers for Lunch by Lois Ehlert
• Just Ducks by Nicola Davies  
• Pardon me by Daniel Miyares 
• Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins
• Baby Wren and the Great Gift by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• Bird Watch by Christie Matheson

Bird-Themed Books to Help Kids Overcome Hardships or Navigate Loss

Explore resilience and healing in this poignant collection of bird-themed kids’ books, where courageous avian protagonists overcome adversity or navigate the complexities of loss, offering young readers a gentle introduction to life’s challenges and the power of perseverance.

• Bird House by Bianca Gómez 
• The Dead Bird by Margaret Wise Brown
• Sonya’s Chickens by Phoebe Wahl
• Bravo, Little Bird by Annie Silvestro
• Pablo and Birdy by Alison McGhee
• Calvin Can’t Fly: The Story of a Bookwork Birdie by Jennifer Berne 
• The Dreamer by Il Sung Na 
• Ka-ha-si and the Loon: An Eskimo Legend by Terri Cohlene
• Migrations: Open Hearts, Open Borders: The Power of Human Migration and the Way That Walls and Bans Are No Match for Bravery and Hope By ICPBS

Picture Books about Bird Nests

Delve into the cozy world of bird nests with this charming collection of picture books for an up-close look at the intricate art of nest-building and the nurturing environment that our feathered friends create for their families.

• Bird Builds a Nest by Martin Jenkins 
• My Happy Year by Paul Meisel
• Nests by Pepe Marquez
• The Nest that Wren Built by Randy Sonenshine.
• Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward 
• A Nest is Noisy by Diana Hutts Aston 
• Nesting by Henry Cole
• The Perfect Nest by Catherine Friend

Bird-Themed Board Books for Toddlers

Introduce your little ones to the enchanting worlds of both books and birds with this delightful collection of bird-themed board books for toddlers, featuring charming illustrations, simple narratives, and sturdy pages, perfect for tiny hands eager to explore the wonders of our feathered friends.

• Fly! by Xaivier Deneaux
• Charley Harper’s Count the Birds by Zoe Burke
• Ten Little Birds/Diez Pajaritos by Andrés Salguero
• Hooray for Birds by Lucy Cousins 
• Black Bird, Yellow Sun by Steve Light 
• Birds of a Color by elo 
• Bird by Olivia Cosneau 
• Every Little Thing Based on the Song ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley and Cedella Marley 
• Flight School by Lita Judge 
• Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers 
• Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant 
• Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon 
• Early Bird by Toni Yuly
• The Sky Guys by Madeleine Rogers
• Bird Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle 
• Egg by Kevin Henkes
• Nest by Jorey Hurley

As you continue to foster your child’s love for birds, don’t forget to check out our delightful collection of kids’ bird crafts – perfect bird-themed children’s projects to pair with a book!

Enthusiastic readers and lovers of great art and illustrations will also enjoy our 100 favorite art-themed picture books.