John James Audubon:
Artist of the Wild                        

 
 

 

Young John James Audubon  
 

48 pages, illust., paper and hardcover

 

After a pampered childhood in France, John James Audubon immigrated to the United States.

He loved the outdoors where he studied and painted birds.  His book, Birds of America, contained the most beautiful, life-like paintings of birds ever made.

He inspired generations of people to share his love for the wildlife of America.

 
 
  Readers’ comments:  
 

“Audubon makes a great role model for immigrant kids.”
            3rd grade teacher

“Animal lovers and budding artists deserve to know Audubon’s amazing story.”
            school librarian