Some kids love one animal above all others. But don't just buy every figurine you find—control the herd (or, in this case, flock) by mixing subtle and strong animal motifs in bedding, furniture, rugs, and art.

the creature comforts Gunilla black duvet-cover fabric, $8 a yard, IKEA for stores. Georg cream duvet-cover fabric, $312 a yard, Stark Fabric, (877) 746-7699 for stores. Early Bird pendant lights, $192 each, perch! design. Robin rug, $750, Thomas Paul, (212) 625-3565. Chick chair, $220, Roebuck Studio, Mahar Drygoods. Jackass Penguin painting, $300, John Latham, Dutch Touch Art Company, (212) 721-6521. Needlepoint bird art (on footboard) $375, and ink drawings (on wall) Don Carney tall bird and flying bird, $1,100 each, Patch NYC, Bon, (520) 615-7690. Plush owls from $22, Barefoot Toys, The Little Seed, (323) 462-4441. Bird-nest pillow, Oology, $100, Thomas Paul, Velocity.