The Dead Bird by Brown, Margaret Wise

This New York Times Best Illustrated Book is a heartwarming classic from the author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, with stunning, evocative art by #1 New York Times bestselling and multiple-award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson (You Matter and Last Stop on Market Street).

This classic picture book by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown is gorgeously reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, Caldecott Honor 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.

Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/01/2016
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780060289317
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 21392 / Dead Bird


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/15/2015 pg. 48
Publishers Weekly 12/21/2015
School Library Journal 01/01/2016 pg. 68
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2016
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Recommended, Satisfactory