The Dead Bird
Overview
This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a heartwarming classic from the author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, with stunning, evocative art by #1 New York Times bestselling and multiple-award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson (You Matter and Last Stop on Market Street).
This classic picture book by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown is gorgeously reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, Caldecott Honor winning illustrator Christian Robinson.
One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. They are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the park, they dig a hole for the bird and cover it with warm sweet-ferns and flowers. Finally, they sing sweet songs to send the little bird on its way.
A beautiful book to share with children beginning to grapple with loss.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780060289317
- ISBN-10: 0060289317
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish Date: March 2016
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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