{"product_id":"the-thing-with-feathers-hardcover","title":"The Thing with Feathers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllow the quiet wisdom of birds to lift your spirit and steady your path.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Thing with Feathers, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditative reflections that use birds as metaphors for inner strength, adaptability, and the courage to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBeautiful artwork that enhances the book's warm and contemplative tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eShort, uplifting entries ideal for mindful reading and daily contemplations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUniversal themes of hope, renewal, and personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect gift for birders, nature enthusiasts, and anyone navigating life's turning points, \u003ci\u003eThe Thing with Feathers\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt reminder that we, too, can soar with wisdom and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Wood\u003c\/b\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eOld Turtle\u003c\/i\u003e, was hailed as a \"profound work\" and an \"instant classic,\" and his other titles include the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-seller \u003ci\u003eGrandad's Prayers of the Earth.\u003c\/i\u003e Douglas has received numerous awards, including the Christopher Medal, Minnesota Book Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 5.7 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46290531254469,"sku":"9781647556211","price":20.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/VOFYJbiU6p9781647556211.webp?v=1780077172","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-thing-with-feathers-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}