Through gentle prose and exquisite paintings, this modern-day fairy tale about an orphan girl and a mysterious house adored by birds delivers a touching message about loneliness and the wisdom and power of nature. Full color.
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Birds in an idyllic setting help a girl to find a new home. Children are fascinated by this beautifully illustrated picture book about a homeless young girl who discovers a house where birds gather. Cynthia Rylant’s beautiful prose makes this an excellent read-aloud.It has been a favorite in our school library, and has led to many interesting discussions and written responses.
Intriguing, beautiful story about a girl finding a home A young girl who has no family and no friends is drawn to a blue house which stands alone by a river. All types of birds love this house, as the girl observes: they too are drawn to it – sparrows, swallows, wrens, hummingbirds, and a great barred owl who never flies away from the house. An old woman comes out of the house, and the girl is too afraid to approach her. The girl continues to observe the house from a safe distance. Eventually, with the help of the barn owl, the girl is united with…
This is a favorite, because it is such a beautiful story of … I have a 3 shelf bookcase for my grandchildren and the cul-de-sac kids. This is a favorite, because it is such a beautiful story of acceptance. Age range 5 and up. Rylant’s books are wonderful for children!