What Makes a Bird?
Will be published approx. on 7. April 2026
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-83874-904-0 (ISBN)
Description
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction introduction to the world of birds for independent readers.
An informative and engaging introduction to birds written by wildlife TV presenter and bird watcher, Nadeem Perera.
A stunningly illustrated book detailing everything that makes a bird a bird. Featuring birds from all over the world, and peppered with clear case studies on different bird species and punchy fact files on all things beaks, feathers, migration, nesting and more, the book also closes with a chapter on connecting with birds and becoming a birder.
An informative and engaging introduction to birds written by wildlife TV presenter and bird watcher, Nadeem Perera.
A stunningly illustrated book detailing everything that makes a bird a bird. Featuring birds from all over the world, and peppered with clear case studies on different bird species and punchy fact files on all things beaks, feathers, migration, nesting and more, the book also closes with a chapter on connecting with birds and becoming a birder.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83874-904-0 (9781838749040)
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Book
04/2026
Flying Eye Books
€20.00
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Persons
Nadeem Perera is a wildlife TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of the birdwatching collective, Flock Together.?Born and raised in London, Nadeem's love of nature expressed itself at an early age when it helped him to overcome mental roadblocks and trauma.? Since then, his expert knowledge of birds and other wildlife has seen him rise to ?prominence in a predominantly white, middle class space. In 2020, together with Creative Director Ollie Olanipekun, he co-founded Flock Together, which encourages people of colour to get out and enjoy nature, support each other and look after their mental health.
Montse Galbany started drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil, and has never stopped since then.
She is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. She studied graphic design at ELISAVA University and started editorial freelancing in 2017. Montse works digitally with shapes and vibrant colors to tell stories. Her illustrations are vivid and playful, reflecting her graphic design background and allowing her to create inspiring compositions.
Montse Galbany started drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil, and has never stopped since then.
She is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. She studied graphic design at ELISAVA University and started editorial freelancing in 2017. Montse works digitally with shapes and vibrant colors to tell stories. Her illustrations are vivid and playful, reflecting her graphic design background and allowing her to create inspiring compositions.