My Backyard Bird Book

Discover the wonder of nature in your neighborhood with award-winning photographer Cheryl Johnson's backyard birding book for kids!

Birds are everywhere! Introduce the hobby of birdwatching to your little ornithologist with this North American field guide. Featuring 23 common backyard bird species, this book helps young nature lovers identify birds, learn fun facts, and explore the outdoors with confidence.

Filled with stunning wildlife photography, identification tips, and simple ways to make your backyard bird friendly, My Backyard Bird Book encourages a love of nature and self-discovery in children ages 4 to 11. It's the perfect gift for teachers, classrooms, homeschool families, and beginner bird watchers. Meet the birds in your neighborhood and find your favorites!

This book features information on 23 different species, including:

• Where to find them
• Identifiable traits
• Shapes and sizes
• Favorite foods
• Fun bird facts
• Tips to make your backyard bird-friendly
• A glossary of keywords
• Learning resources
• And much more!

CHERYL JOHNSON is an award-winning wildlife photographer, children's author, and nature educator based in South Texas. Her books, games, and hands-on nature kits inspire curiosity and outdoor exploration by blending vivid photography with kid-friendly science, making complex natural concepts fun and accessible. She regularly visits schools, festivals, and museums to share her passion for birds, critters, and conservation. When she's not photographing wildlife or creating new educational products, Cheryl can be found exploring trails, watching birds, and encouraging young explorers to discover the wonders of the natural world.