Gifts from Crows
Will be published approx. on 8. October 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-323758-2 (ISBN)
Description
Based on the true story of a girl and the crows in her backyard, this adventure explores the mysteries of friendship across species. Creative nonfiction at its best by bestselling creators Gideon Sterer and Shadra Strickland.
Every day, Gabi left gifts.
Seeds. Bits of toast. Peanuts.
Every day, the crows noticed.
Soon, they left their own gifts in return . . .
and what began with a breadcrumb became a friendship.
This is the true and astonishing story of a young girl,
a flock of clever crows, and the tiny treasures they traded-
gleaming beads, polished sea-glass, and
the most precious of all: trust.
Perfect for:
Classroom and at-home storytime
Animal lovers
Backyard birders of all ages
Don't miss Gideon Sterer's and Shadra Strickland's other books, including:
If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone
Treehouse Town
I Will Read to You
Jump In!
Bird
Eliza's Freedom Road: An Underground Railroad Diary
Every day, Gabi left gifts.
Seeds. Bits of toast. Peanuts.
Every day, the crows noticed.
Soon, they left their own gifts in return . . .
and what began with a breadcrumb became a friendship.
This is the true and astonishing story of a young girl,
a flock of clever crows, and the tiny treasures they traded-
gleaming beads, polished sea-glass, and
the most precious of all: trust.
Perfect for:
Classroom and at-home storytime
Animal lovers
Backyard birders of all ages
Don't miss Gideon Sterer's and Shadra Strickland's other books, including:
If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone
Treehouse Town
I Will Read to You
Jump In!
Bird
Eliza's Freedom Road: An Underground Railroad Diary
Reviews / Votes
"Clear-eyed, specific, and genuinely moving-in other words: crow-smart." - Publisher's WeeklyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-323758-2 (9780063237582)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Gideon Sterer is a New York Times bestselling author who grew up in the woods of upstate New York. Not too far away, his parents owned a wildlife discovery center where he would run around after hours and let the animals out. His books include If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone, The Midnight Fair, I Will Read to You, and Treehouse Town.