<p>Working at the intersection of nature, literature, and culture, <b>Mélina Mangal's</b> writing highlights youth whose voices are rarely heard, and the people and places that inspire them to explore their world. Her books from Free Spirit include <i>Jayden's Impossible Garden</i>, <i>Jayden's Secret Ingredient</i>, and the Outside Our Window Board Books series. She is also the author of short stories and biographies for youth, including <i>The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just</i>. She won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and was named an NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. Mélina also works as a school library teacher in Minnesota and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, whether it's in her backyard or hiking in the woods.</p><br><p><b>Stella Lim</b> is a Korean illustrator based in Seoul. She studied fine art at the Seoul Women's University and illustration at Kingston University in London. She draws inspiration from her childhood in rural South Korea, and likes to bring something new to each project she works on.</p>
Description
"A delightful dive into the melodic world of birds, this vibrant board book will captivate young nature lovers and their grown-ups."