
Little Bird's Day
Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr
(Illustrator)Description
★ "Pairing a lilting text and culturally resonant illustrations, this striking work soars." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "From two Indigenous creators, this gorgeous glimpse at the land Down Under will have broad appeal." --Horn Book, Starred Review
A joyful, universal story of a day in the life of Little Bird.
A heartening read-aloud about a day in the life of Little Bird, who sings the world alive, flies with Cloud, travels with Wind, nestles with Moon, and dreams of flying among the stars.
Sally Morgan's poetic language and Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr's sensitive artwork combine to make this a beautiful, distinctive publication with global appeal. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable inks.
Product Details
Publisher | Blue Dot Kids Press |
Publish Date | October 05, 2021 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781736226469 |
Dimensions | 9.8 X 9.8 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
150 Most Anticipated Fall Books (Kirkus Reviews)
A USBBY Outstanding International Trade Book
★ "Pairing a lilting text and culturally resonant illustrations, this striking work soars." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "From two Indigenous creators, this gorgeous glimpse at the land Down Under will have broad appeal." --Horn Book, Starred Review
"Spare and beguiling...with a gentle and companionable reverence...stunning illustrations...a welcome and timely addition to
all shelves." --Youth Services Book Review
"Little Bird's Day perfectly fuses text and image to create a masterpiece which is a delight to read."
--CBCA Reading Time
"Beautiful...lovely read-aloud about the day in the life of Little Bird, a silver-crowned friarbird. Every illustration contains images of Australian wildlife, and Morgan's sparse prose really allow Malibirr's illustrations to sing." --Baby Librarians
SHORTLISTED - 2020 CBCA Award for New Illustrator
NOTABLES - 2020 CBCA Picture Book of the Year Book Award
NOTABLES - 2020 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood
Also by Sally Morgan: I Love Me "You just gotta 'love, love, love' this joy-filled book." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
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