The Bird Who Swallowed a Star

(Hardback)

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One night, a bird swallows a star, making him as bright as a diamond. Because of that, nobody wants him around. Except... an amazing traveler who crosses the vast desert. Discover how one little bird, who is excluded by all of his fellow animals for being different, is able to find solace and friendship after shedding a few glittering tears. The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers, and the wonder of what follows and the open ending encourage everyone to let their imaginations shine. AGES: 5 to 8 AUTHOR: Laurie Cohen studied literary and cinematographic studies. She has published around 20 books for young people and also makes short films. She lives in the Paris region. Toni Demuro's illustrations point directly to the heart, using empathy, symbolism, and chromatic finesse to characterize his works. His illustrations appear in advertising, magazines, books, and newspapers for clients that include the Boston Globe and the Washington Post. SELLING POINTS: . The sadness of one little bird who shines bright is captured in the form of a tale that tackles the theme of exclusion and difference . The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers . A story for lap time reading that opens discussion and allows for a moment of sweetness to share with children

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nbsp;This is a unique book about kindness and inclusion. Children whove been shunned and ridiculed by their peers will find this story relatable. Theyll be struck by the mans benevolence and touched by his innate ability to see goodness where others find fault. The illustrations are intriguing and elegant in their simplicity. They feature blends of neutral and dark hues with only a few sprinkles of light, more vibrant ones. Additional colors are introduced in the final spreads, but no words accompany them, leaving readers, notably those between the ages of five and nine, the alluring challenge of interpreting the conclusion.
-- San Francisco Book Review
nbsp;We all have special attributes to bring to the world. This little bird was so bright he couldn't be around his friends and ended up sad and alone until he found a place just for him. Sometimes, we all go through periods in our lives in which we feel out of place. This beautiful book will help children connect with this feeling. (Ages 5-8)
-- Midwest Book Review

Author Bio

Laurie Cohen studied literary and cinematographic studies. She has published around 20 books for young people and also makes short films. She lives in the Paris region. Toni Demuro's illustrations point directly to the heart, using empathy, symbolism, and chromatic finesse to characterize his works. His illustrations appear in advertising, magazines, books, and newspapers for clients that include the Boston Globe and the Washington Post.