Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? by Kristina Schoettle is a beautiful children’s book celebrating the wonder and power of God by appreciating the splendor of His creations - animals. The book covers various animals, including dolphins, pangolins, flamingos, turtles, archerfish, monkeys, capybaras, falcons, fireflies, groundhogs, kangaroos, owls, and much more. Each page includes information about a different animal in question-and-answer format, sharing a fascinating fact about the animal. After each description, there is a bright and colorful drawing of the animal depicting the description of its unique ability. After reminding readers about the wonder of this world, Schoettle praises God for creating the beauty in this world through spiritual prose in dedication to God. This book is not only an excellent resource for teaching children about the animal kingdom but also the Kingdom of God.

Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? by Kristina Schoettle is a brilliant, contemplative, and delightful storybook for children. Reading this book was an enchanting experience for me. Generally, it was a good reminder of the beauty surrounding us daily and to marvel and admire nature again with renewed hope and gratitude. Schoettle skilfully delivered her message by coinciding facts with faith to prove the immense power of God. The story is beautifully written and accompanied by relevant and vibrant drawings of the animals, which made the reading experience both pleasurable and charming. I loved reading this book and would certainly read it to my children because it is educational, spiritually enlightening, heartwarming, and highly effective in achieving Schoettle’s aim.

Psalm 19:1 tells us that the glory of God is seen in His creation. Kristina Schoettle takes this and gives example after example of God’s glory in Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? This excellent little book will delight the young reader as well as the older reader. The younger readers will enjoy the first part of the book which is written in short, simple sentences. These are questions that identify something unique about the various animals God has created. The illustrations by Dominic Schoettle, Kristina’s son, add depth to the words. Children will love identifying animals and learning about the unique abilities that God gave each. Since God took such good care of His animals, He will take care of His human children well, too. Older children will love the last half of the book which shares further information about each of the animals.

Did you know that only half a dolphin’s brain sleeps at a time? Do you know what a pangolin is? What amazing ability do basilisk lizards possess? These and many other questions are answered in Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? by Kristina Schoettle. This book introduces children to many unusual animals and includes unusual facts about some common animals. This book is a call to faith bolstered by nature. Kristina shares how nature shows the glory of the God of creation. Kristina is a homeschooling mom. The book is illustrated by her 13-year-old homeschooled son, Dominic. All homeschoolers should include this book in their curriculum. I was a pioneer in homeschooling and wish I had this book for my children. It is scientifically correct and interesting to boot. This is also a fantastic resource for non-homeschoolers.

Did you know that dolphins can swim while they sleep? Have you ever wondered how flamingos stand on one leg like gymnasts? Or how sea turtles find their way back to the beach where they were born? Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? by Kristina Schoettle is an inspirational picture book, meant to introduce children to the amazing natural wonders of the world that God has created. Whether learning about pangolins' impenetrable scales or the fact that kangaroos know how to box, each creature on Earth has the touch of God in them, which makes them unique and precious inhabitants of this planet. Apart from the short poems, there are informational snippets next to each of the creatures mentioned, revealing the specific attributes that help them survive on God's green earth.

Who Taught Songbirds to Sing? brings out a sense of wonder and awe concerning the magnificent creatures that roam this blue rock we all call home. Kristina Schoettle's catchy verses aren't just fun to read, but they also provide valuable information about a plethora of creatures and their abilities that will have children develop a deep bond with nature at a tender age. The mesmerizing illustrations by Dominic Schoettle add another complementary touch to the poems and make the book all the more immersive to read. I didn't know whales could travel long distances while asleep. I had a wonderful time reading this book and can't recommend it enough.