Book Details
This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway round the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway round the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.
“A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove.”
-The Letterpress Project
Awards & Accolades:
North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist 2020
Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination 2021
Book Specifications:
Age Range:
2-5
Page Count:
40pp
Country:
N/A
Region:
Global
Sold in:
UK, US & Canada
HB ISBN:
9781911373674 (UK & US)
PB ISBN:
N/A
Themes:
Cultures & Immigration, Race & Ethnicity, War & Peace, Family, Friends, Community, Empathy & Emotion
Buy this Book:
UK: Bookshop.org
US: Lerner Books
