E. B. White on Birds

“An unhatched egg is to me the greatest challenge in life.”

For bird and literature lovers alike, this collection of writings on birds by legendary author E. B. White is paired with joyous and bold art by distinguished illustrator Charley Harper.

More than fifty years of collected letters, essays, and poems from the matchless author E. B. White reveal a lifelong love for birds, and some wisdom for living well.

With endless wit and an eye for the smallest and most telling of details, E. B. White drew out pure wonder for the natural world from the lives of birds—from documenting the daily joys and tragedies of a chicken’s existence, to questioning the nesting decisions of pigeons, to pondering of the potential of a single egg.

Paired with brilliant, striking illustrations from the esteemed environmental conservationist and artist Charley Harper, the accounts of the feathered friends between these pages serve as a timeless reminder of the little moments and the wonders that make life rich.

A Book of Beauty and Wonder: A celebration of avian life and a reminder of the small, sustaining wonders that enhance daily life gathered from more than a half century of E. B. White’s writing

Gorgeous Drawings: Illustrated with vibrant full-color artwork by Charley Harper, an acclaimed wildlife illustrator and conservationist

For Literature and Nature Fans: Perfect for readers of nature writing, admirers of E. B. White, and fans of Charley Harper’s iconic art

Beautifully Curated and Designed: Ideal for gifting, collecting, and dreaming—an invitation to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the extraordinary within the everyday.