She Heard the Birds: The Story of Florence Merriam Bailey

Review "Andrea D'Aquino's She Heard the Birds captures the life and scientific contributions of ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey - and also reminds readers to stop, be still, look up, and see the birds." - Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast "This is a bright and accessible introduction to a woman whose quiet advocacy left a lasting impact, complete with easy suggestions for budding birders and environmentalists to follow in Bailey's observant footsteps." - The Horn Book Guide "This is a story of an ornithological hero. It's also a quieter, subtler book than we usually see about environmental activism, and I think that's a real key to its success. So many picture book bios make it seem necessary to be brash and loud to get things done. Fewer understand the power of quiet, unyielding persistence." - School Library Journal Fuse 8 Blog, "A beautiful and unusual introduction to a fascinating life-and an important call to action." - Booklist, "D'Aquino distills the life of ornithologist and activist Florence Merriam Bailey....A good introduction to an important pathfinder among women naturalists." - Kirkus Reviews, Product Description She Heard the Birds tells the story of pioneering birder and activist Florence Merriam Bailey, whose compassionate approach to nature influenced modern bird-watching and inspired a lasting sense of curiosity and respect for the world's feathered creatures. Spending much of her life outdoors, Bailey studied birds in their natural habitats by quietly waiting, watching, and listening. Bailey was a passionate advocate for kindness toward birds and all wildlife, and her efforts encouraged many others to raise their voices in support of animal welfare. Following A Life Made by Hand, the beautifully illustrated biography of artist Ruth Asawa, Andrea D'Aquino's colorful illustrations and lyrical text animate the birds Bailey sought to celebrate and remind us to look up into the sky and listen. From the Back Cover She Heard the Birds tells the story of pioneering birder and activist Florence Merriam Bailey, whose compassionate approach to nature influenced modern bird-watching and inspired a lasting sense of curiosity and respect for the world's feathered creatures. Spending much of her life outdoors, Bailey studied birds in their natural habitats by quietly waiting, watching, and listening. Bailey was a passionate advocate for kindness toward birds and all wildlife, and her efforts encouraged many others to raise their voices in support of animal welfare. Following A Life Made by Hand, the beautifully illustrated biography of artist Ruth Asawa, Andrea D'Aquino's colorful illustrations and lyrical text animate the birds Bailey sought to celebrate and remind us to look up into the sky and listen. About the Author Andrea D'Aquino is an artist and author whose work has been published internationally. Her previous books include an illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Everything is Mine, and A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa. She lives in New York City.