Olivia's Birds: Saving the Gulf

One 11 year-old girl can make a difference-as budding ornithologist and artist Olivia Bouler has proven, single-handedly raising over $175,000 for the Gulf Coast oil spill recovery. Devastated by the disaster and eager to do her part, Olivia wrote a letter to Audubon, "11 years old and willing to help" offering her own bird paintings to raise contributions for Gulf recovery efforts. The idea took flight, and Olivia proceeded to send out over 500 paintings, many of which are captured in this lavish picture book that recaps her valiant campaign to save birds affected by the spill.
Written in her own words, this unique introduction to backyard and endangered birds features Olivia's hand-drawn illustrations, bird facts, and full-color photos celebrating Olivia's campaign. Olivia's Birds supports Audubon's conservation mission, including Gulf Coast cleanup efforts and is printed on FSC eco-friendly paper.

A 2012 Parents' Choice Gold Awards winner

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sterling
Published: 04/05/2011
ISBN: 9781402786655
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.20h x 10.30w x 0.60d
Award: Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/04/2011
Booklist 05/01/2011 pg. 81
School Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 436 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 144021 / Olivia's Birds: Saving the Gulf
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5