Robins in My Kitchen is a beautifully written, often meditative, enchanting diary by Bryony Hill of her experiences having a breeding pair of robins (Erithacus rubecula) raise and fledge a family in her kitchen over a number of months. Released 28th Nov 2024 by The Book Guild, it's 88 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
The author has such a gentle and direct, honest and unvarnished way of writing and description. She does a great job of recording and conveying the personalities of the small birds who, for a while, were a big part of her daily life. In addition, the book is enhanced by her simple drawings, picturing the small moments she experiences with her little feathered housemates.
Four and a half stars. It's a very short book, but would make a delightful choice for public library acquisition, or a gift for a nature loving friend.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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