Great reasons to buy from us:
-
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Changed your mind? Ordered the wrong thing? Simply return your item for a prompt exchange or refund. -
Free Shipping Over $70
Enjoy free shipping when you spend over $70 -
Secure Checkout
SSL Protected Checkout & Strongly Secure for Payments -
Fast Handling
Every order is a priority to us. We handle your order quickly to ensure you get your product fast.
by Douglas Wood (Author)
Allow the quiet wisdom of birds to lift your spirit and steady your path.
Perhaps no beings of the natural world are as inspirational--or as instructive--as birds. They remind us that while life may be tethered to earth, it always holds the possibility of flight. In The Thing with Feathers, best-selling author and illustrator Douglas Wood invites you to learn from our winged companions, whose lives mirror our own in meaningful and metaphorical ways. From building nests and raising young to weathering storms and seeking distant horizons, birds embody the bravery, resilience, and spirit that guide our own paths.
Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson's famous line, "hope is the thing with feathers," Douglas explores the many qualities that birds embody and reflect in us: wonder, patience, joy, and more. Through poetic musings and elegantly simple illustrations, each page offers insight into how nature--and birds in particular--can guide us through life's challenges.
Book Features:
- Meditative reflections that use birds as metaphors for inner strength, adaptability, and the courage to grow
- Beautiful artwork that enhances the book's warm and contemplative tone
- Short, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplations
- Universal themes of hope, renewal, and personal transformation
A perfect gift for birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone navigating life's turning points, The Thing with Feathers is a heartfelt reminder that we, too, can soar with wisdom and grace.
Author Biography
Douglas Wood is a central-Minnesota-based author, artist, musician, and naturalist. He is the creator of more than 30 books, with over 2.5 million copies in print. His first book, Old Turtle, was hailed as a "profound work" and an "instant classic," and his other titles include the New York Times best-seller Grandad's Prayers of the Earth. Douglas has received numerous awards, including the Christopher Medal, Minnesota Book Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education.
| Shipping | This item ships to |
| Delivery | Estimated between and . Will usually ship within 1 business day. |
Description
by Douglas Wood (Author)
Allow the quiet wisdom of birds to lift your spirit and steady your path.
Perhaps no beings of the natural world are as inspirational--or as instructive--as birds. They remind us that while life may be tethered to earth, it always holds the possibility of flight. In The Thing with Feathers, best-selling author and illustrator Douglas Wood invites you to learn from our winged companions, whose lives mirror our own in meaningful and metaphorical ways. From building nests and raising young to weathering storms and seeking distant horizons, birds embody the bravery, resilience, and spirit that guide our own paths.
Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson's famous line, "hope is the thing with feathers," Douglas explores the many qualities that birds embody and reflect in us: wonder, patience, joy, and more. Through poetic musings and elegantly simple illustrations, each page offers insight into how nature--and birds in particular--can guide us through life's challenges.
Book Features:
- Meditative reflections that use birds as metaphors for inner strength, adaptability, and the courage to grow
- Beautiful artwork that enhances the book's warm and contemplative tone
- Short, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplations
- Universal themes of hope, renewal, and personal transformation
A perfect gift for birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone navigating life's turning points, The Thing with Feathers is a heartfelt reminder that we, too, can soar with wisdom and grace.
Author Biography
Douglas Wood is a central-Minnesota-based author, artist, musician, and naturalist. He is the creator of more than 30 books, with over 2.5 million copies in print. His first book, Old Turtle, was hailed as a "profound work" and an "instant classic," and his other titles include the New York Times best-seller Grandad's Prayers of the Earth. Douglas has received numerous awards, including the Christopher Medal, Minnesota Book Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education.
Shipping
| Shipping | This item ships to |
| Delivery | Estimated between and . Will usually ship within 1 business day. |
