Okay, first things first, just look at that cover! I mean, seriously, it’s stunning. The moment I saw it, I knew this book was going to be something special, and it totally delivered.

This book dives into the lore and quirky facts about birds, and I was hooked. Did you know that canaries are so sensitive to poisonous gas that they used to be taken into coal mines as an early warning system? Or that doves have been symbols of love for centuries, and there’s actually a really interesting reason behind it? The book is packed with these little gems of knowledge, and I found myself fascinated by every page.

But it’s not just the facts that make this book shine, the illustrations are out of this world. Seriously, they’re beyond beautiful, adding so much to the experience. Every page feels like a piece of art.

Huge shoutout to the author and publisher for the advance copy. This was such a fun and visually stunning read. If you’re into birds or just love a beautifully crafted book, you’ve got to check this one out!

4.5/5 stars rounded up

This is a beautifully illustrated book with birds, their meaning and mythology. I especially like the Osprey, Magpie, and Chickadee drawings. It was nice to see myths from many different countries and cultures.

With stories from all over the world, this would make an excellent gift as a coffee table book.

I was given a copy by the publisher via NetGalley (thank you!) and all opinions are my own.

What a beautiful reference book! The illustrations look to be done in watercolor and they are just gorgeous! The details for each species was very well done. I enjoyed the background and lore of each one.

A beautiful book with stunning illustrations and packed with information. This was a lovely look to read accompanied by Roux's gorgeous works of art. I appreciated that there is a variety of resources that the author pulled from (Greek, Chinese, Christianity, Native American, and also general idioms) to assign these birds meanings and give a quick overview.