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Posted: Dec 05 2006 at 6:41pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth
Help! My 8 yr.old nephew wants a bird book for Christmas?!?!? I am at a lost of what to buy or look for..he is great reader and very curious.

Any input would be so very much appreciated!

Thanks!!

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Posted: Dec 05 2006 at 8:45pm | IP Logged Quote MacBeth
Is he looking for a field guide, or a story (living book)? Either way, I think I can help you .

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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 6:03am | IP Logged Quote Marybeth
Oh, thank you! Thank you!

I tend to spoil him at Christmas (the only time his Mom lets me) so anything you suggest would be great. I think he would like both living and field guide.

Thank you again!!

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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 7:35am | IP Logged Quote mary
not macbeth, but my 8 yr old loves birds. is your nephew in IL? if so, stan tekiela makes a bird book for every state. we have two and they are much loved. my son also loves the boy who drew birds

you might consider getting him an oriole feeder or suet feeders for the winter.

now i will sit back and take notes when macbeth posts!
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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 8:21am | IP Logged Quote kjohnson
Our family's favorite bird books are The Burgess Bird Book for Children along with this great field guide. We actually have the one for Texas, but there are different regional ones available. The naturalist at our Wild Bird Center recommended it and we love, love, love it!

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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 8:48am | IP Logged Quote mary
oh, how could i have forgotten the burgess bird book?! that's a must have!
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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 10:52am | IP Logged Quote MacBeth
I like Burgess, too. If he likes more "grown up" fare, he might like Petersons or maybe Petersons First Guide.

For stories, I have a quite a few on my Autumn page. Some are easier than others, but all are fine for any age, perhaps as a read-aloud. Handfeeding Backyard Birds is a perennial favorite here, and great fun.



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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 1:52pm | IP Logged Quote mary
macbeth, thank you! i've got handfeeding and the backyard bird bible book on their way. some of the others are ordered from the library.   
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Posted: Dec 06 2006 at 4:50pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth
This is all so wonderful....thank you to everyone.

MacBeth, when I posted I was so hoping you would respond.

He will be thrilled to know the 4Real Moms helped with his gift. He is all about the forum since I gather so many ideas here for his CCD class.

He is also in love with Alice since her Lenten teas.

Thanks again to everyone!

Happy shopping!!!!

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