Lonely Bird's Dream
$42.69
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2024
Summary
Longing to fly, a near-wingless paper bird puts her creativity to work in this visually stunning follow-up to Lonely Bird.
One night, Lonely Bird has a dream. She wakes with the memory of riding the wind. There must be a way.
If Lonely Bird is a bird, why doesn’t she have feathers and wings like the birds she sees through the windows of her home? Why can’t she fly? A curious and inventive soul, Lonely Bird studies drawings of old-fa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781536226195 |
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| ISBN-10: | 153622619X |
| Author: | Ruth Whiting |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 493g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 279mm x 248mm |
| Series: | Lonely Bird |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
A little bird yearns for more… .This distinctly gentle, earnest protagonist’s quiet triumphs still resonate.
—Kirkus Reviews
This meticulously crafted picture book explores self-discovery, the pursuit of goals, and above all, the importance of staying true to oneself. Each page is a beautifully painted world worth exploring—from Lonely Bird’s scrap glider blueprints to the limitless skies. Young readers and especially those struggling to fit in, will feel inspired by Lonely Bird’s nurtured dream and resulting inner discovery.
—Booklist
Ruth Whiting
Ruth Whiting is an artist and maker whose diverse works include oil paintings, kites, kinetic sculptures, and interactive installations. She has exhibited in museums, public spaces, and private galleries. Born in England to Australian parents, her travels and history are reflected in her art: the house Lonely Bird lives in is an echo of the author’s childhood lived across three continents. Ruth Whiting frequently collaborates with her husband, artist and kite designer Tim Elverston. They live in Florida with their son.
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