The Piping Plover by Andrew Fersch

In The Piping Plover, Maine author Andrew Fersch tells the story of a young girl, her favorite beach, and collaborative efforts to protect the endangered shorebirds that make their home in the dunes at the waters’ edge. With beautiful illustrations from local artist Bruce Hutchison and accompanying audio available online, this self-published children’s book shares a story that shows the power of collaboration and community in protecting natural resources and our wild neighbors. This book is only available directly from the author via their website.

Recommended by Alex Redfield