Birds (A Day in the Life) - Neon Squid
Book cover titled "a day in the life: birds" features colorful illustrations of various birds, including flamingos, an owl, and penguins, amidst vibrant flora.
Format: Hardback
Age Range: 5–8
Book Size: 8 ½" x 10"
ISBN: 9781684492855
Pages: 48
Publication Date: March 7, 2023
Price: US $16.99 / CAN $22.99

Birds (A Day in the Life)

What Do Flamingos, Owls, and Penguins Get Up To All Day?

Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids’ nonfiction book about the coolest birds in the world.

Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr. Alex Bond tells the story of the world’s most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including:

• A bald eagle on a fishing trip
• Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates
• A barn owl hunting in the dusk

Beautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe.

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Illustration from a children's book depicting various birds and text about bird songs. the left page shows a robin singing and text about bird songs in europe. the right page shows bright australian and tropical birds with text about their songs.
Illustration from a children's book featuring two vibrant red birds in a green, leafy environment engaged in building a nest. the left side shows a bird collecting feathers, the right, a bird weaving a nest.
Children's book spread titled
Illustration of a dusky sky with a large flock of birds performing murmurations. text on the left describes the phenomenon, emphasizing the beauty of the birds' coordinated movements against the setting sun.
Illustration of a book spread featuring an owl in flight on the right page, and a barn owl swooping into a hollow tree on the left, with accompanying text about the owl’s silent hunting capabilities.

Author & Illustrator

A smiling man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a grey shirt, set against a playful orange and teal abstract background.
Dr. Alex Bond

Dr. Alex Bond is a Canadian ecologist and conservation biologist, who focuses on marine birds and oceanic islands. Alex is the curator in charge of birds at the Natural History Museum in London, UK.

A portrait of a young man with short hair and glasses, wearing a pastel-colored striped shirt, against a blue background with abstract white curves.
Henry Rancourt

Henry Rancourt is a freelance illustrator based in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his BFA in Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art. In 2021, Henry showed work in The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles West 59 Show. He is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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