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Finding a Dove for Gramps Kindle Edition

by Lisa J. Amstutz (Author), Maria Luisa Di Gravio (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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A heart-warming story about nature, birds, and a family tradition.

A boy and his mom continue the family tradition of participating in the annual bird count. Since Gramps went South for the winter, the boy hopes to spot Gramps's favorite bird for him—a dove! But with so many different birds in the nature preserve, will he be able to spot one? This heart-warming family story about nature celebrates a holiday census that was first started in 1900 and happens every year.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Publisher
    Albert Whitman & Company
  6. Publication date
    November 1, 2018
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-0807512791
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"A sweet suggestion for a family nature activity." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Amateur ornithologists are encouraged to visit the Audubon's website or use the checklist provided in the end pages to participate in their own bird count, joining thousands of others in promoting animal conservation and education." ―Foreword Reviews

About the Author

Lisa J. Amstutz is the author of more than fifty books for children. She specializes in topics related to science, nature, and agriculture. Lisa's work has also appeared in a variety of magazines and newspapers. Her background includes a BA in biology and an MS in environmental science. Lisa lives with her family on a hobby farm in rural Ohio.



Maria Luisa Di Gravio works in many applications including children's books, covers, packaging, greeting cards, and apps. She lives in Italy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098ZF234V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Albert Whitman & Company (November 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4845 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Lisa J. Amstutz

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Lisa J. Amstutz is the author of more than 150 children's books. Her work has also appeared in a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. A former outdoor educator, Lisa specializes in topics related to science and agriculture. Her background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa lives with her family on a small-scale farm.

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Love, love, love this book!
I love this book!! It took me right back to my childhood days of identifying birds with my Aunt Marj. What a sweet family tradition we had and one that is celebrated in this lovely picture book. The author writes so descriptively, I felt like I was right there, snow crunching under my feet as I looked identified various birds. I love this book for so many reasons—it’s beautifully written and illustrated; it’s educational; and it just might raise up another generation of bird lovers. Kudos on the back matter, too! I can’t wait to count birds with my grandkids.
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McM
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book celebrating family and citizen science
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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This delightful story of a boy and his mother participating in an Audubon Christmas Bird Count combines the obvious enjoyment of time together, being outdoors, community, and citizen science. It also touches on dealing with family members moving away, disappointment, and persistence.
We are swept along as the boy, armed with a clipboard, field guide, and binoculars, participates with his mother in the bird count. Missing his grandpa, who flew south with the birds, the boy enjoys continuing their tradition of spotting and recording numerous birds. All the while holding out hope that he'll spot his grandfather's favorite bird - the dove - and make Gramps feel a little bit closer.
There is a lot of STEM packed into this beautiful fiction story. In addition to demonstrating how to use colors, calls, size, location, or actions to identify birds, the book includes back matter on the bird count and a "Bird Count Checklist." So readers to join in the fun themselves.
This is a great book for parents or teachers wanting to introduce birds, migration, habitat, or citizen science, as well as coping with a loved one (or friend's) move.
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Michelle Medlock Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
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I love this book!! It took me right back to my childhood days of identifying birds with my Aunt Marj. What a sweet family tradition we had and one that is celebrated in this lovely picture book. The author writes so descriptively, I felt like I was right there, snow crunching under my feet as I looked identified various birds. I love this book for so many reasons—it’s beautifully written and illustrated; it’s educational; and it just might raise up another generation of bird lovers. Kudos on the back matter, too! I can’t wait to count birds with my grandkids.
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Michelle Medlock Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
I love this book!! It took me right back to my childhood days of identifying birds with my Aunt Marj. What a sweet family tradition we had and one that is celebrated in this lovely picture book. The author writes so descriptively, I felt like I was right there, snow crunching under my feet as I looked identified various birds. I love this book for so many reasons—it’s beautifully written and illustrated; it’s educational; and it just might raise up another generation of bird lovers. Kudos on the back matter, too! I can’t wait to count birds with my grandkids.
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Jenna Grodzicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Calling all bird lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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A young boy and his mother head outside on a wintry day to see what birds they can find. They boy is especially hoping to see a dove. That is his Gramps's favorite bird, and Gramps isn't here with them this winter. Young readers will feel like they're there. A great way to introduce children to the Christmas Bird Count. Backmatter provides more information about the Christmas Bird Count, how to join or start one, and a Bird Count Checklist.
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Nancy I. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Families and Educators!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
What a delightful picture book! We love birds here at our house but we've never participated in an official bird count. My sister and her husband do each year and I've wondered how it's done. This book helped demystify the experience. I loved all the examples of how they identified each bird. Plus, the tug-at-your-heart story of a little boy missing his Gramps is very touching. I can't wait to do a bird count in my neighborhood! Plus, the bird count checklist and back matter are very helpful for kids as well as adults. Oh, and the illustrations are delightful!
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CM Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Budding Birders
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
This is cheerful family story introduces kids to different kinds of birds, and provides back-matter information about the history of the annual Christmas Bird Count. An intrepid young narrator identifies many bird species with the help of her guide and her mom, as they take part in a bird count sponsored by a nature center. Does she find a dove for Gramps? Read it to find out! A good book for the holidays or any time.
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JarmVee
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a Young Nature Lover!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
If you have a budding naturalist in your home, this is the book to read! Using a little known citizen’s event, “The Christmas Bird Count,” Lisa has woven a heartwarming tale of a son and his mother and their wander through the woods in honor of Gramps who “flew south for the winter” as they search for birds on their checklist. With gentle illustrations, this story is a delightful read during the long winter months. Plenty of back-matter gives the reader the opportunity for his or her own bird count. Afterwards, hot chocolate is in order!
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Vivian Kirkfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book that will encourage kids to care about conservation!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018
I've always been fascinated with the Christmas Bird Count started 100 years ago...and this book is the perfect launch pad for a family or classroom discussion on conservation and environment and the role that each person can play.
It's also a lovely story with bold illustrations that help the reader connect with the characters. I loved the multigenerational aspect of the story and that the young boy wants to do something for his grandfather even though they don't live close by anymore.
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Linda Skeers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018
A wonderful story about establishing a new family tradition, while still cherishing memories of the way it used to be before Gramps moved South. Besides the heart-warming story and delightful illustrations, the back matter explains the history of the annual Christmas Bird Count and how children can get involved in their OWN bird count! Love this book!
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