Little Bird

Omtale

A sweet and upliftingread.Publishers Weekly Celebrated Newbery Medalwinner Cynthia Voigtintroduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a big imagination and an even biggerheart, in this timeless read-alone and read-aloud just right for the youngmiddle grade audience. Little Bird features black-and-white illustrations by NewberyMedalist Lynne Rae Perkins throughout.When a wild fisher catattacks their nest, Little Bird and her flock are devastated. Not only does thefisher cat harm the fledglings, but it also makes off with the shiny pendantthat the superstitious crows rely on for good luck. Little Bird believes thatshe can find the lucky pendant and return it to the nest before disasterstrikes. The other crows arent so sureafter all, Little Bird is so little andundependable and meek.But with the help of somenew friendsincluding a very funny goatLittle Bird journeys through forestsand over lakes and fields, challenging her wits and survival skills along theway. The crow who returns home is wiser, braver, kinder, and readyat lasttospread her wings.Newbery Medalwinner CynthiaVoigts gentle humor, sense of fun and adventure, and delightful main charactersing off the page in this timely short novel about bravery and friendship,illustrated by Newbery Medalwinner Lynne Rae Perkins. A page-turningread-aloud for families and classrooms, and a terrific book for fans of Nutsto You, by Lynne Rae Perkins, and Avis Poppy books.