Vendor
	Mohrbooks Literary Agency Sebastian Ritscher
Original language
English
Categories
Children’s picture books

THE DEAD BIRD

Christian Robinson Margaret Wise Brown

One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat.

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 goodbye. 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.

This heartwarming picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully re-illustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson.

Margaret Wise Brown is the author of such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, Nibble Nibble; My World; Where Have You Been?; Christmas in the Barn; and Sneakers, The Seaside Cat. Christian Robinson also illustrated Rain! by Linda Ashman and Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell and Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio. You can visit Christian online at theartoffun.com

Available products
Book Published 2016-03-01 by HarperCollins
Book Published 2016-03-01 by HarperCollins

Comments

THE DEAD BIRD by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Christian Robinson has been named a NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOK OF 2016. Read more...

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 to carefree fun and putting a poignant distance between the tiny figures and readers.

A story about the importance of ritual and the ability for renewal, itself magnificently renewed by Robinson.