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Book on the Bird Table: Wild Footprints

The cover of Wild Footprints by Judy Wise

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is Wild Footprints, published by Scholastic, a debut non-fiction picture book from author Judy Wise, which aims to teach young readers about the importance of the natural world through the curious and diverse footprints left by Earth’s varied wildlife. It captures young imaginations and provides the catalyst for … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: Wildheart

Wildheart by Bec Manser

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is Wildheart by Daventry-based debut children’s and YA author Bec Manser. Publishing on 4th June with Puffin, the book – aimed at readers 8+ – is a nature-inspired, inclusive, magical adventure featuring Wild Magic, Tree-Sprites, Hollow Spirits, unbreakable sisterly bonds and a cute wild boar with plenty of … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: The BIG Around-The-World Animal Adventure

The cover of The BIG Around-The-World Animal Adventure

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is The BIG Around-The-World Animal Adventure by author illustrator Vicky Woodgate, which was published this month by Hodder. Here, she shares how she came up with the idea for the book, which is a hop around the world, fun, fact-packed, search-and-find journey! “While searching for pictures of cats … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: Saving Sun Bears

Book on the Bird Table Saving Sun Bears

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is the wonderful Saving Sun Bears by Dr Sarah Pye, which follows the inspirational work of Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te or ‘papa bear’ as he tries to save the sun bear from extinction. The sun bear has become know as the forgotten bear, being the least … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: Wilder Journeys

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Our latest Book on the Bird Table is Wilder Journeys: True Stories of Nature, Adventure and Connection, edited by Laurie King and Miriam Lancewood. Published by Watkins, the book taps into the growing need to reconnect with nature and become more at one with the land and planet we are all a part of. The … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: JUNO’S ARK + author Q&A with Jim Mellon!

Book on the Bird Table

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is JUNO’S ARK by British investor and philanthropist Jim Mellon, published this month by Fruitful Publications. Aimed at 7 to 9-year-olds, the book is inspired by Jim’s passion for animal welfare and follows the adventures of a big-hearted dog called Juno, evoking classics such as Black Beauty and The Sheep-pig. … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife

Book on the Bird Table RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is the third edition of the RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife by Peter Holden and Geoffrey Abbott, published by Bloomsbury. The guide is a comprehensive source of information on the plants and animals that live alongside us and this updated edition features new material on climate change, recycling and wild … Read more

Book on the Bird Table: Outsiders

Book on the Bird Table Outsiders

The latest Book on the Bird Table is Outsiders: The Outdoors is Yours, the debut book from Nadeem Perera and Ollie Olanipekun of Flock Together – the UK’s first birdwatching collective for people of colour.

Book on the Bird Table: Being in Nature

The book Being in Nature, which encourages nature connection, sitting on the bird table

Our latest Book on the Bird Table is Being in Nature by James Farrell. Passionate about his subject matter, the author offers readers 20 mindful practices, all of which unleash the benefits of the great outdoors.