Leslie Barnard Booth writes lyrical picture books about science and nature. She is the author of One Day This Tree Will Fall, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, and A Stone Is a Story, illustrated by Marc Martin. Leslie grew up in the Pacific Northwe
★— “A moody, poetic study of a brilliant yet oft-misunderstood creature.” — Kirkus, Starred Review ★ — “Hypnotic… Remarkably effective in transforming a murder of crows from a fearsome- to fearful-seeming grouping, the creators also underscore the uniquely effective manner in which the birds work collectively to endure.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ★— “This seemingly simple subject becomes a sweeping saga, brought beautifully to life by the lovely lyrical text that reads as elegantly and playfully as the crows themselves behave ... .An utterly enchanting and unusual exploration of avian behavior.” — Booklist, Starred Review