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The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown
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Description for The Dead Bird
Hardcover. "Originally published in 1938 by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company"--Title page verso. Illustrator(s): Robinson, Christian. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AD; YFP; YXG; YXL. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 241 x 289 x 12. Weight in Grams: 414.
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2016! This heartwarming classic picture book by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-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 New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2016! This heartwarming classic picture book by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-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.
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
413g
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780060289317
SKU
V9780060289317
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Margaret Wise Brown
Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include Nibble Nibble, My World, Where Have You Been?, Christmas in the Barn, The Dead Bird, and Sneakers, the ... Read more
Reviews for The Dead Bird
Robinson stays true to the intent of the original text and illustrations but elegantly improves upon it with cinematic storytelling.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Brown takes a direct approach to a difficult subject, suggesting how community rituals provide solace. Robinson concludes with a wide-angle view of growing trees and the children flying a kite, implying a return ... Read more
Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Brown takes a direct approach to a difficult subject, suggesting how community rituals provide solace. Robinson concludes with a wide-angle view of growing trees and the children flying a kite, implying a return ... Read more