Counting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered Friends by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Clover Robin drawing nature This quiet story celebrates the

This quiet story celebrates the simple joys found close to home

Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult literature

Pub Date: September 17

on The Economist website

Phillip Hoose is the author of five books

Counting Birds: The Idea That Helped Save Our Feathered Friends by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Clover Robin drawing nature This quiet story celebrates theEveryday kids learn how they can help protect bird species, near and far, with the award winning book Counting Birds the real life story behind the first annual bird count. What can you do to help endangered animals and make a positive change in our environment? Get counting! Counting Birds is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces kids to the idea of bird counts and bird watches. Along the way, they will learn about Frank Chapman, an