Funny, kind, and ironic poems about various birds and even one dinosaur! They were written by the wonderful writer and translator Alexandra Berlina, and each poem is accompanied by beautiful, vibrant illustrations by artist Yulia Shchigal.

Who is this book for? For everyone! For children and adults, for early birds and night owls, for birdwatchers and ornithophiles. For those who delight in crows, peacocks, and starlings and love poetry — for example, the verses of Daniil Kharms, Boris Zakhoder, and Renata Mucha. Open the book, and a bird will fly out, or maybe even more than one!

Annotation by Linor Goralik: I believe the charm of these poems lies in the surprise and unpredictability of each one. Here, a childlike, deliberately naive "nonsense" can alternate with a philosophical treatise in four lines or a lyrical sketch in two stanzas. Adults, when reading these poems to a child, will find something to chuckle at, while children themselves, as I see it, will simply find a lot of joy in "Birdies."