The Dead Bird

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book This heartwarming 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.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Wise Brown, Christian Robinson
• Assisted by: Christian Robinson (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2016
• EAN: 9780062560384
• ISBN: 978-0-06-256038-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Religion, philosophy, psychology; Fiction > Narrative literature; Sterben, Tod : Bilderbücher, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Marine Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers