From the very beginning, our book, YOU AND THE BOWERBIRD, illustrated by Maris Wicks, is inviting the reader to observe Satin Bowerbirds as if they too were bird-watchers and budding scientists like the girl main character. Starting with the dust jacket, we see our young, budding birder peering through a birder’s main piece of equipment, … More Guest Post: Maria Gianferrari shares the inside scoop on her beautiful new book, You and the Bowerbird, illustrated by Maris Wicks. Plus, a giveaway!