The Dead Bird

The Dead BirdThis New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a heartwarming classic from the author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, with gorgeous new art by the multiple award winning artist of 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, award winning illustrator Christian Robinson. One day, the children find a

This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a heartwarming classic from the author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, with gorgeous new art by the multiple-award-winning artist of 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, 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 beautiful book to share with children beginning to grapple with loss.

--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/01/2016
ISBN: 9780060289317
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Booklist 11/15/2015 pg. 48
Publishers Weekly 12/21/2015
School Library Journal 01/01/2016 pg. 68
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 21392 / Dead Bird
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5