What To Look For
Bird books written for children should be engaging, colorful and evoke the child's interest in birds. Many bird books, such as the "Take a Walk" series, which is full of color photos, funny true stories involving birds and hints and tips for finding birds in the backyard, give children a chance to draw pictures of birds they may encounter outside, take notes on them and collect bird stickers. If you would like your children to identify the birds in your backyard, then a beginner's guide will give an overview of birds that are found in your area. Bird books should be fun and encourage children to learn more on their own.
Common Pitfalls
Bird books for children include field study guides, books about birds and those featuring birds as the main character. Determine what type grabs your child's interest. If they seem interested in birds because they read a book like "Ducks & Goose" or "Happy Feet," then a bird guide may not interest them. If you want your child to study birds but can't get him interested, have him read a fictional story about a bird first.
Where To Buy
Bird books for children can be purchased online, at chain bookstores like Barnes and Noble or at any children's bookshop. For books that teach children how to identify birds in their backyard or encourage children to explore nature to find their favorite bird, then look in a store like The Nature Store which specializes in carrying books and toys meant to pique a kid's interest in nature.
Cost
Bird books for kids cost between $4 and $15 depending on the book's size and the activities it includes. The "Take a Walk" series costs about $10 a book. This series also includes books on trees, butterflies, dragonflies and forest animals. A take-along guide for young children is "Birds, Nests and Eggs," which costs $8. It helps young children, ages 4 to 8, identify various species of birds and their eggs.
