The Lost Little Bird
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
David McPhail's The Lost Little Bird is a funny and affirming picture book about a little bird who goes on an adventure to discover who he is.
When a little bird bumps his head one day, he loses his memory. He can't even remember what kind of bird he is! Determined to find out, he sets off on a great journey. Along the way, he meets many new birds—including some scary crows, an inquisitive owl, and two helpful chickens—but none who are quite like him. Where is his bird of a feather?
Sweet and heartfelt, The Lost Little Bird is a story about accepting yourself as you are.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The confused bird who stars in this latest creation by McPhail (I Hug) is a stumpy, personable fellow with a glittering eye who, having hit his head, can't remember what kind of bird he is. In a wildland setting that's home to many different species, he approaches all the birds he can find, parroting their actions to see whether he's of their type. He's not a nightingale, he discovers—his singing is more annoying than tuneful. He's taken aback when a worm pops up out of the ground ("Yikes!"), so he's not a robin. Gently tinted ink and watercolor spreads give readers reason to linger, and humorous remarks appear in handsome umber ink via speech balloons: "Maybe tomorrow," says a kindly hen, as the bird protagonist looks into the empty nest he's failed to fill with eggs. The bird accepts each failure cheerfully and doesn't become discouraged until the very end, when warm reassurance appears. A good place to start conversations about observing differences in nature. Ages 4–8.
