Nicely illustrated book, The book is a good introduction to counting and for sharing common observations we see when watching our little feather friends. As a simple book with nice illustrations, this book is for younger ages and would be helpful to review with children as they discover birds in their yards or at parks.

Thank you Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company and NetGalley for providing an early copy to read.

Book one of Consider The series.
This book is a great book for young elementary children to connect with nature and be amazed by the wonderful pictures. Perfect for getting them outside while reading..

While I enjoyed the book (along with my children), I do think that this book may be lacking an engaging portion for children over 5 or 6. My children (7 and 9) liked the book, making references to the birds they see in our garden, but once the book was over, they didn't feel the need to read it again on another date.

A beautiful Christian picture book. I enjoyed the art in every page and I am sure kids would have a lot of fun learning the names of the birds as well as to count the numbers.

This book had me until about halfway through. So, thtat means that I have two critiques to make.
1. There was no need for the ending to be religious. It was unwarranted and added absolutely nothing to the overall book. 'Nuff said.
2. The transition from counting up to counting down was a little bit clunky, and could have been edited to be a bit smoother. The author did a good job of changing the wording a little bit for most of it to make sense, but the issue was going from 5 to 4. The main problem for me was it was confusing why it switched. What I mean by this is there was no transition sentence/page to indicate to the reader that something in the book was changing.
Other than those two things, though, I thought that the counting idea with birds was unique and special. Lastly, the illustrations were absolutely stunning. The illustrator accurately and flawlessly captured the natural beauty of each bird mentioned, so bravo for that!

This book did not win me over. As an elementary school librarian and mom of two I know the kids I read to as well as my own this would be a one and done, or read another because they didn't love this one. It is a cute story but going off what I see on a daily basis I would not be able to read this to a group of students and have them love this book.

What a sweet read! I love to celebrate nature whenever I can. I loved the photos and art in this book.

Oh what a sweet story! I loved it so much! The illustrations were so beautiful! This book is perfect for little ones who are learning to count as well as older ones who enjoy beautiful pictures and engaging moments! The message about God’s love is so beautiful. Loved this one!
Thank you Netgalley for my copy!

a beautiful connection with nature and birds. The book shows counting, and different species of birds. it also shows the nature of bird habits and behaviors.

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Book Review: Consider the Birds by Jennifer Grant
Age Range: 3–7

Consider the Birds is the first Christian picture book I’ve read, and I was genuinely touched by its beauty—both in message and design. Part of the Consider series, this gentle and thoughtful read invites young readers to explore the wonders of nature through the lens of faith.

From the very first page, the Spring-like aesthetic drew me in. The illustrations are crisp, clean, and vibrant, yet carry a calm and soothing vibe that makes the book feel like a warm embrace. I loved how the birds are not only beautifully depicted but also given subtle personalities—like the boldness of the blue jay or the peaceful nature of the doves.

Jennifer Grant does a wonderful job weaving in Matthew 6:26, offering the reminder that if God cares for the birds—creatures who neither sow nor reap—how much more will He care for us? It’s a message of God’s provision, care, and love, gently told in a way young readers can understand and adults can appreciate. I also appreciated the underlying theme of sharing and generosity, reflected in how the birds partake in the bounty of seeds.

Whether you’re introducing faith concepts to little ones or simply looking for a beautiful, nature-inspired picture book, Consider the Birds is a heartwarming choice.

🌿 Thank you to NetGalley and Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Consider the Birds is a beautiful Christian picture book. Although I couldn't put this in my public school classroom library, it would be perfect for a private school preschool or early elementary classroom. My daughter loved the pictures and counting the birds. I loved the use of language and the beautiful coloring. The font is easy to read.

Thank you to Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company for an advanced reader's copy. These opinions are my own.

This book was very average, nothing really drew me in and therefore I know my students wouldn't be captivated.

Beautifully illustrated book, My granddaughter enjoyed the the pictures and loved to count the birds. She also enjoyed singing the bird sounds. A great book for practicing counting and discussing the birds, feeding, nesting etc..
The religious element at the end was out of the blue and unexpected, with no previous mention of God.
Overall a lovely book, that my granddaughter wanted to read over again.

Beautiful art. Nice counting up/down the number of birds. The ending page about God's love feels a bit abrupt and disconnected from the rest of the book.

My daughter loves birds, so this was perfect for her! She loved pointing to the different birds and I enjoyed how it incorporated counting. The illustrations were beautiful. It's a great kids book for Spring!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!

The book that downloaded under this title was actually another, The Birds of Christmas by Olivia Armstrong.