![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. “Robinson thoughtfully pays homage to his predecessor while bringing something new to the telling.a lovely book befitting its lineage.” (School Library Journal) “The original text is timeless, and the modern, cheerful illustrations will help resurrect this classic for a new generation of readers.” (ALA Booklist) ![]() “Robinson’s sensitive new mixed-media art, with its personality-rich quartet of young people.and its city-park setting, elicits the children’s deeply felt emotions and their actions to honor the bird’s memory.” (Horn Book Magazine) One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. Robinson concludes with a wide-angle view of growing trees and the children flying a kite, implying a return to carefree fun and putting a poignant distance between the tiny figures and readers.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review)) This heartwarming classic picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown is gorgeously reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. “Brown takes a direct approach to a difficult subject, suggesting how community rituals provide solace. “Robinson stays true to the intent of the original text and illustrations but elegantly improves upon it with cinematic storytelling.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review)) ![]()
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