Ages 3+

Enjoy listening to a story of birds and learning their colors through actual photos collected and bound in this beautiful book. Color pictures and create your own stories. View beautiful photography taken by the author and his father.

Ben will read from his book, "Color of Birds," which he wrote and published on his own!  After the reading, we will have art supplies available for younger children to draw/color their favorite animal or birds. Older children can work with Ben to write and illustrate their own story.  Ben will also be available to discuss how to publish a book, as he did, using the online publishing service, Blurb.

Benjamin Knoot began pursuing his passion of birding and photography at the age of eight.  He self published Color of Birds when he was ten years old.  Ben’s work has been recognized and published in the magazines Ranger Rick and Nature’s Best Photography for Students, winning photo contests as well as being featured as a “Master in the Making”.  Ben receives feedback on his work in nature photography forums from professional photographers around the world.  His photo gallery can be viewed on his website www.benknoot.com and can be purchased at Birder’s Garden in San Carlos, CA or via email at ben@benknoot.com.

His message to his audience is follow your passions and never be afraid to share your results!