Honeybird Blue

A cheeky and colorful debut picture book about a father-daughter birding adventure--illustrated by Coretta Scott King Honoree Raissa Figueroa.

Can you spot two early birds EARbirding on a father-daughter nature walk?

With each chirp and cheep, Honeybird ticks off a color on her birding adventure list:

Yellow. Tick!

Green. Tick!

But where's Blue? Honeybird has never seen Blue. Not ever!

With her budding outdoor skills, a bit of patience, and encouragement from Pop, today could finally be the day.

Author: Taunya English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/19/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.11h x 8.99w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9780063321953
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 04/20/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2026
Booklist 03/01/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2026
School Library Journal 05/15/2026 pg. 1

About the Author
Figueroa, Raissa: -

Raissa Figueroa is a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator and graphic designer based in San Diego, California. Her art graces picture books such as Princess Unlimited, by Jacob Sager Weinstein, and Oona, by Kelly DiPucchio. You can learn more at rizzyfig.com.

English, Taunya: -

Taunya English is a naturalist in Maryland, where she leads outings that celebrate connections between the land and culture. Like Honeybird, Taunya loves birding by ear. The sounds from her nature adventures show up in her stories, and every story is an invitation to come out and play. Follow Taunya's writing at taunyaenglish.substack.com.