Olivia's Birds: Saving the Gulf, Hardcover/Olivia Bouler

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Awards Gold Medal Winner (2012) - Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - (Picture Book) Nominee (2014) - Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - (Grades 3-5) Contributor(s):Author: Olivia Bouler 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   Review citations Publishers Weekly - 04/04/2011Booklist / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 81 - 05/01/2011Booklist / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 81 - 05/01/2011Booklist / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 81 - 05/01/2011Booklist / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 81 - 05/01/2011Booklist / Highly Recommended - pg. 81 - 05/01/2011School Library Journal - pg. 100 - 06/01/2011Hornbook Guide to Children / Below Average - pg. 436 - 07/01/2011Hornbook Guide to Children / Excellent - pg. 436 - 07/01/2011Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - Better Than Most - pg. 436 - 07/01/2011