Leslie Barnard Booth
children's book author
I AM WE
A riveting informational picture book that explores the beguiling mysteries of crow behavior. Gorgeous illustrations take us into a crow's environment and community, making this an incredible—and unforgettable—reading experience.
Written by Leslie Barnard Booth
Illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey
Publisher: Chronicle Books
In Stores: September 9, 2025
Length: 44 pages
ISBN13: 9781797226156
Grades: K-3
Ages: 5-8
Caw-Caaaaw!
Crows are fascinating and resilient birds. What is the secret to their abundance and survival, especially throughout winter seasons, when crow-eating creatures lurk in the dark? I Am We unpacks these mysteries, exploring how and why crows roost together by the thousands and their reliance on cooperation and community.
Sharing a home in our urbanized ecosystem, crows are the ideal subject for learning about how animals interact with the environment and with each other. With dazzling color illustrations and irresistibly engaging and educational text, this beautiful, bewitching book will delight readers throughout the spooky season and all year round.
CROWS ARE EVERYWHERE: Whether hopping along the road or chattering in trees, the common crow has caught the attention of countless kids (and adults). This book turns that attention into an arresting, informative story that reveals how much we have to learn from our neighborhood bird!
EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT: I Am We directly supports learning about ecosystems, interactions, energy, and dynamics while relaying an engaging, suspenseful story that teachers, children, and caregivers won’t want to put down.
TEACHES TEAMWORK: Crows have a lot in common with humans: We share an important reliance on community. Focusing on how crows cooperate, communicate, and even cuddle, this picture book highlights the positives of working together to solve a problem, imparting the value of a real-world life skill.
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"Narrated in the collective first person by a murder of crows, Barnard Booth’s verse flows beautifully, slinking across the page with a determination that mirrors the intentionality of her feathered subjects . . . A moody, poetic study of a brilliant yet oft-misunderstood bird."
—Kirkus, STARRED review
"Assonant, rhythmic prose from Barnard Booth (One Day This Tree Will Fall) and gothic paintings by Finkeldey (On a Mushroom Day) work hand-in-hand to create a hypnotic group portrait of crows."
