The Backyard Bird Collection [Special Edition Book & Nature Journal Boxed Set]

<b>Celebrate the wonder of everyday birds with this deluxe boxed set featuring Amy Tan's #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>The Backyard Bird Chronicles </i>and <i>The Backyard Bird Journal</i>, which includes pages for writing, drawing, and capturing the natural wonders of the world.</b><br><br><b>"The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing, suggest the layers of patterns in the natural world, and emphasize a deep personal connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan's backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels." —David Allen Sibley, from the foreword of <i>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</i></b><br><br>From the renowned author of <i>The Joy Luck Club</i> comes a deluxe slipcase featurin<br><br><ul><li><b><i>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</i>:</b> Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. With boundless charm and wit, <i>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</i> maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and Amy Tan's gorgeous original artwork.</li><li><b><i>The Backyard Bird Journal</i>:</b> A thoughtfully designed journal that helps you channel intentional curiosity with room to write and sketch what you observe outdoors. The journal includes a lay-flat spine, ribbon marker, removable jacket, and high-quality paper ideal for pen or pencil. The pages feature Tan's "no rules" guide to nature journaling and daily journaling pages peppered with quotes and art from <i>The Backyard Bird Chronicles</i>.</li></ul><br>An ideal gift for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, this set is the perfect way to incorporate the wonders of the natural world into your everyday life.