Gracie Feeds the Birds
Can a handful of birdseed teach kids about kindness? Gracie thinks so—and she’s got a gentle way of showing it.
From beloved author Jane Yolen and educator Peter Tacy, Gracie Feeds the Birds is a quiet, heartfelt story that helps children understand the power of gratitude, empathy, and noticing the world around them. On a crisp fall morning, Gracie thanks each bird, squirrel, and even her skeptical dog—not because she expects anything in return, but because it feels good to be kind. This nature-based picture book is the perfect addition to storytime and classroom read-alouds.
Key Features:
- Nature-based story that nurtures empathy, mindfulness, and emotional awareness
- Encourages children to find beauty in small moments and practice gratitude
- Perfect for ages 5–8—ideal for classrooms, counselors, and family reading
- Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—trusted leaders in children’s emotional development
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978-1-4338-4565-9
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978-1-4338-4778-3
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-09-09 |
Author: Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen lives in Massachusetts and has written more than 400 books across all genres and age ranges, including the Sydney Taylor Honor book Miriam at the River. In 2022 she was named the The Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Winner. She has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the twentieth century.
Author: Peter Tacy
Peter Tacy spent decades as an educator living with and learning from children. He lives in Massachusetts.
Illustrator: Frances Ives
Frances Ives has an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Her most abiding source of inspiration is the constant yet ever-changing sky and all its colors.