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Booklist - 05/01/2011 *Starred Review* It’s always a pleasure to find a book that’s not just good—it’s about doing good. Here the do-gooder is also the author and artist, 11-year-old Olivia Bouler. Her interest in birds, nurtured by visits with her grandparents on the Gulf coast, led to her artistic endeavors, drawing and painting all varieties of winged creatures. When the 2010 oil spill devastated the area’s wildlife, Olivia was determined to do more than just feel bad about the situation. She wrote to the National Audubon Society and volunteered her help: she would draw pictures for people who contributed to the Audubon’s Gulf cleanup campaign. There were 500 requests for paintings in the first month, and Bouler became something of a celebrity, eventually raising $150,000. This book features her charming illustrations, captioned with snippets of information about particular species. Larger chunks of text (according to the flap copy, also written by Bouler) appear in sections with such titles as “Everyday Birds,” “Birds in Flight,” and “Weird and Wacky Birds.” This makes for a terrific package that should inspire children in lots of ways: to use their talents, to help their communities, and to make a difference in the world. - Copyright 2011 Booklist.

School Library Journal - 06/01/2011 Gr 3–5—An 11-year-old from Long Island spends her vacations on the Gulf Coast with her grandparents. After hearing about the April 2010 oil spill, she volunteered to raise money to save the birds endangered by the disaster. A self-proclaimed "decent drawer," she wrote to the Audubon Society and offered to sell her drawings as a fundraiser (she raised more than $150,000). Her love of birds and drawing gives the book touching beauty and lyricism. The child's straightforward voice is engaging, evocative, and insightful, and her bird-watching advice is spot-on—"And don't just look up. I once found a hummingbird nest on the ground of a wooded area." Her lively drawings capture the avian personalities, often with just a few lines. The letter she wrote is reproduced and she encourages children and adults to participate in environmental causes. Budding naturalists, artists, and activists will be inspired and galvanized by Olivia Bouler.—Frances E. Millhouser, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA - Copyright 2011 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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