Sami is originally from Afghanistan and has just moved to Seattle. He meets Rosa, who comes from Ecuador. The two discover a common interest in birds. He likes to draw and she likes to write. Together, they embark on a project to create a book about all the birds they see. These shared interests help them to become friends.

This book is available in English-only and many bilingual editions and includes teaching resources and English audio.

This book is part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony series which helps explain concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship.

"Feathers and Friends explores a beautiful friendship between two children that inspire each other to see the world in new ways. Themes of creativity and connection are woven seamlessly into every page, celebrating the magic of nature. A heartfelt and visually delightful story, it leaves readers with a sense of warmth and inspiration." Ellen O'Regan, First Grade Teacher

"Leaving your home is hard. Making new friends is hard. But when you meet someone who cares about the same things, it's not as hard." Ann Woodman, Children's Librarian

"Feathers and Friends is a lovely book that captures the transcendental power of nature as a unifying force among different cultures. Joyeeta Neogi's illustrations are outstanding and capture the details of the various plant and animal species beautifully." Kelli Kovacevic, Natural Resources Manager, NJ