A Black Swan Song: The True Story of a Black Swan in Minnesota

In this nature conservation kids book, an Australian black swan somehow ends up in Minnesota, serving as a powerful reminder of the importance of animal habitats.

In the summer of 2016, an awe-inspiring visitor joined the wild birds of urban Minnesota. A black swan, native only to Australia, was quite far from home.

Was the black swan an escaped zoo animal? A freed pet? What would happen when this traveler met the harsh northern winter?

Based on a true event that inspired locals and birders, A Black Swan Song is a story of both wonder and grief. A compassionate lesson on the facts of life for kids, it shows what can happen when a non-native or captive animal is released into the wild.

In this environmental book for kids, young readers will discover

• the importance of an animal's natural habitat

• the difference between native and non-native animals

• a bird book for children that introduces a special new species

• an introduction to the world of birding for kids.

The Black Swan is a great resource for educators and nature centers educating young people about wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems—and inspiring the new generation to help protect them.