Which bird flies non-stop for three years? Does the eagle throw its young out of the nest to teach them to fly? Do raven parents let their children starve? Why do vultures wear bald heads? Which birds can tell a Van Gogh from a Picasso? Why does the raven bring bad luck, the dove peace and the stork children? Which headless fowl lived on for another 18 months? Are birds really “the last dinosaurs”? – These and many other exciting questions are answered here.

But this book is more than just a colorful collection of facts …

“Look at the birds!”, Jesus asks his listeners. Anyone who makes this effort will not only recognize the care and wisdom of God, but will also be amazed at how aptly biblical statements are illustrated by comparisons with feathered creatures.