
Description
Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower, and he is hoping it will help him meet the bird of his dreams. But when Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and he flies off to bring her presents aplenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really right for Bert? A beautifully illustrated treat of a book from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.
Readers of children's books ages 3-5 will fall in love with this captivating bird book for kids as it follows Bert's touching quest to win over his potential mate through creativity and persistence. Perfect for fans of The Baddies or other Julia Donaldson books, this delightful kindergarten-level reading book offers young readers a beautifully illustrated story that explores themes of self-worth and acceptance through the charming adventures of a determined bowerbird.
Product Details
Publisher | Boxer Books |
Publish Date | December 03, 2024 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781915801845 |
Dimensions | 11.3 X 10.2 X 0.5 inches | 1.2 pounds |
About the Author
Catherine Rayner was born in Harrogate in 1982, and grew up in Boston Spa, later studying at Leeds College of Art and Edinburgh College of Art. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 for Harris Finds His Feet, and she was shortlisted for the medal in 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2015. In 2014, Norris: The Bear Who Shared was named by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 Children's Modern Classics of the past ten years. Previous titles of Rayner's published by Boxer Books include the award-winning Five Bears. Rayner is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Reviews
"A visually sumptuous, classic lesson on the rewards of seeking someone who loves one for who one is."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review
"A charming depiction of an offbeat creature."--School Library Journal
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