Staake, Bob Bluebird.
Schwartz & Wade (Random), 2013.
$18. WORDLESS PICTURE BOOK.
A young man trudges to and from school with
his eyes downcast and a dejected look on his face. A little bluebird notices and befriends the
boy, even helping him make friendly overtures to a few other children. Bullies interfere, however and things change
for the worst – Boy and Bird are not to be together forever. The sweet ending,
however, helps to assuage the pain.
This
book is very sweet. Many of the
illustrations are very small, though, so it is best to be “read” on a lap or
with a document camera to get the full effect.
Staake’s geometric, retro feeling illustrations are black and white
except for that little bird; such talent to be able to illustrate his own message
in such a skillful fashion.
Pre-K, EL
(K-3) – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library
Teacher
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