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Join Andrew on an unforgettable birdwatching adventure that celebrates courage, imagination, and the unique strengths within every child.
Andrew Moore may not walk, run, or talk like other children, but he loves to explore the outdoors with his family. During a birdwatching trip, a hawk’s sudden appearance startles him. As Andrew watches the birds, his imagination takes flight, carrying him into a remarkable adventure.
High above the ground, Andrew learns why young wood ducks leap from their nest before they can fly. On the forest floor, he discovers how a tiny killdeer bravely protects her family from danger. Along the way, Andrew realizes that the very qualities that make him different can also make him strong.
Brave Among the Birds is an inspiring picture book by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson and award-winning illustrator Michelle Hazelwood Hyde. Filled with warmth, wonder, and fascinating wildlife, this uplifting story encourages children to face challenges with courage, embrace what makes them unique, and discover the amazing lessons that nature has to teach.
Book Highlights:
- Heartwarming story that celebrates courage, inclusion, and self-confidence
- Fascinating bird behaviors, introduced through an imaginative adventure
- Spotlight on wood ducks, killdeer, and hawks
- Main character inspired by a boy with Angelman syndrome
- Created with the assistance and support of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Ryan Jacobson is an award-winning author who has written more than 60 books for readers of all ages. From picture books and activity books to chapter books and ghost stories, he loves creating fun, engaging stories that inspire curiosity and promote reading. Some of his most popular works include the Constellations Activity Book, Super Animal Powers, and What Eats That? Ryan was inspired by his nephew A.J. to create the Andrew’s Adventures in Nature series. He lives in rural Minnesota.
Michelle Hazelwood Hyde is a freelance children’s book illustrator based in Alabama. She graduated from Ringling College of Art & Design and has illustrated nine books for the National Center for Youth Issues, four books with It’s a Southern Thing, and two books with Schiffer Kids—including A Poem Is a Firefly, which received a Purple Dragonfly Picture Book Award.