The Dead Bird - Hardcover

Margaret Wise Brown

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0201091674 ISBN 13: 9780201091670

Publisher: Harper & Row, 1985

Synopsis

When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

About this title

About the Author:

Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child’s experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children’s literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include Nibble Nibble, My World, Where Have You Been?, Christmas in the Barn, The Dead Bird, and Sneakers, the Seaside Cat.

Review:

“Robinson stays true to the intent of the original text and illustrations but elegantly improves upon it with cinematic storytelling.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“Brown takes a direct approach to a difficult subject, suggesting how community rituals provide solace. 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))

“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)

“The original text is timeless, and the modern, cheerful illustrations will help resurrect this classic for a new generation of readers.” (ALA Booklist)

“Robinson thoughtfully pays homage to his predecessor while bringing something new to the telling...a lovely book befitting its lineage.” (School Library Journal)

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper & Row
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0201091674
• ISBN 13: 9780201091670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 45
• Illustrator: Remy Charlip