A Little Bird Told Me : An Illustrated Compendium of Bird Phrases by Matt Sewell

52 beautiful and quirky watercolour drawings and a linguistic curio for every week of the year Building on the charm and success of his bestselling Our Garden Birds and Owls, Matt Sewell brings his signature whimsical artistry to the world of animal phrases in A Little Bird Told Me. This delightful collection combines Sewell’s lush, evocative illustrations with an exploration of beloved animal idioms. The book provides readers with the origins, meanings, and whimsical interpretations of phrases we use every day, inspired by the quirks of the animal kingdom.

Perfect as a gift book, a light-hearted educational resource, or a coffee table treasure, A Little Bird Told Me will appeal to animal lovers, linguaphiles, and fans of Matt Sewell’s distinctive work.

Format:Hardback 128 pages, 50 col illus
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperNorth
ISBN:9780008781590
Published:12 Mar 2026
Classifications:Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes, etc), Language: history & general works, Dialect, slang & jargon, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Gift books
Weight:320g