The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon (Hardcover)

from RangerRoss

This book gives a narrative account of the life of John James Audubon. It is illustrated with a mix of original drawings, Audubon's paintings, and artifacts from his life. Though the author may have taken some artistic liscence with the exact events, the story tells a narrative of the young life ...

from daphnejohnson

Good book, Great book for bird-watchers. Very informative, the character was an author and artist. Some of his own statements are in the book. Good reading.

from lalfonso

This book was written as a narrative, which will appeal to most children. It was the story of John Jay Audubon's childhood interest in birds and how he explored it. It included water colored illustrations. It will appeal to any child who is interested in birds. I found the text to be dry, and una...

from lruano

John James lived in France and he loved to watch birds it was his favorite thing of all. When he turned eighteen years old his father sent him to America. In America John loved to watch and paint birds and he wanted to know where small birds went for the winter. John James made that discovery bec...

from rnelson12

A carefully written and illustrated book of the life of James Audubon.