I Am We
How Crows Come Together to Survive
Published on 9. October 2025
Book
Hardback
44 pages
978-1-7972-2615-6 (ISBN)
Description
A riveting informational picture book that explores the beguiling mysteries of crow behavior. Gorgeous illustrations take us into a crow's environment and community, making this an incredible-and unforgettable-reading experience.
Caw-Caaaaw! Crows are fascinating and resilient birds. What is the secret to their abundance and survival, especially throughout fall and winter seasons, when temperatures drop and crow-eating creatures lurk in the dark? I Am We unpacks these mysteries, exploring how and why crows roost together by the thousands and their reliance on cooperation and community.
Sharing a home in our urbanized ecosystem, crows are the ideal subject for learning about how animals interact with the environment and with each other. With dazzling color illustrations and irresistibly engaging and educational text, this beautiful, bewitching book will delight readers throughout the spooky season and all year round.
Caw-Caaaaw! Crows are fascinating and resilient birds. What is the secret to their abundance and survival, especially throughout fall and winter seasons, when temperatures drop and crow-eating creatures lurk in the dark? I Am We unpacks these mysteries, exploring how and why crows roost together by the thousands and their reliance on cooperation and community.
Sharing a home in our urbanized ecosystem, crows are the ideal subject for learning about how animals interact with the environment and with each other. With dazzling color illustrations and irresistibly engaging and educational text, this beautiful, bewitching book will delight readers throughout the spooky season and all year round.
Reviews / Votes
?- "A moody, poetic study of a brilliant yet oft-misunderstood creature." - Kirkus, Starred Review ? - "Hypnotic... Remarkably effective in transforming a murder of crows from a fearsome- to fearful-seeming grouping, the creators also underscore the uniquely effective manner in which the birds work collectively to endure." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ?- "This seemingly simple subject becomes a sweeping saga, brought beautifully to life by the lovely lyrical text that reads as elegantly and playfully as the crows themselves behave ... .An utterly enchanting and unusual exploration of avian behavior." - Booklist, Starred Review "Offers uncanny delights and important lessons for young readers... an engaging read-aloud that's perfect for crispy autumn evenings." - BookPageMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-2615-6 (9781797226156)
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Leslie Barnard Booth writes lyrical picture books about science and nature. She is the author of One Day This Tree Will Fall, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, and A Stone Is a Story, illustrated by Marc Martin. Leslie grew up in the Pacific Northwest, among giant trees, rugged mountains, and lots of clever corvids. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and loves exploring the natural world with her family. Visit her online at lesliebarnardbooth.com.
Alexandra Finkeldey is an illustrator based in Kingston, Canada. She illustrated On a Mushroom Day by Chris Baker; A Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle; and Saving the Spotted Owl by Nicola Jones, among other titles. She is an avid admirer of the natural world and enjoys capturing the small, cozy details of daily life. She lives with her husband, two cats, and an elderly gecko.
Alexandra Finkeldey is an illustrator based in Kingston, Canada. She illustrated On a Mushroom Day by Chris Baker; A Horse Called Now by Ruth Doyle; and Saving the Spotted Owl by Nicola Jones, among other titles. She is an avid admirer of the natural world and enjoys capturing the small, cozy details of daily life. She lives with her husband, two cats, and an elderly gecko.