This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates and shares the diversity of family structures by exploring a variety of bird families and the many ways they care for and raise their young—perfect for families with young children ages 4-8.

Discover the diverse family lives of a variety of bird species and the many different ways they work together to care for their young in this gorgeous book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Did you know:

• Emu fathers and Ruby-Throated Hummingbird mothers raise their chicks all by themselves.

• Laysan albatross chicks can have two moms who take turns sitting on their eggs. 

• Acorn Woodpeckers raise babies in huge family groups with many moms, dads, and siblings helping out.

• Black Swans can grow up with two dads.

Families of a Feather illustrates the diverse nature of family structures with a message of love and acceptance that no matter what a family looks like they express their love for each other, and everyone deserves to be loved.

About the artist:
Fern is a writer and wildlife photographer in Portland, Oregon. They are a dedicated naturalist and birdwatcher, with a passion for helping kids experience nature. Winner of the 2020 Audubon Youth Leadership Award, Fern works to bring birding to everybody and teach others to appreciate the world around them.

They’re also the education leader for On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA). They do wildlife rescue and transport for people who aren’t able to transport to a rehab center or feel unsafe containing it (such as for porcupines, eagles, large owls, etc).