July 2014 Book of the Month Echoes of the classic story of The Red Balloon shape this stunning wordless picture book. When a bluebird befriends a lonely boy playing out in a city park after school he brings hope and cheer into the boy’s quiet life. When the boy is set on by a gang, the bluebird gives its life to protect him.
And all is not lost. Suddenly, the air is full of birds of all colours. All the grey of everyday life vanishes s they sweep the boy off into a new adventure and bring hope into his life.
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.
In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old.
Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
A book of true beauty with a bittersweet ending New York Times, Notable Children's Books of the Year
Deeply impressive and moving. Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
Like nothing you have seen before. Kirkus, Starred Review
Few picture books capture the somber hues of loneliness and introspection as stunningly as Staake does in this aptly wordless tale. A book of true beauty The New York Times
Staake's ability ... has never been stronger than in this wordless title about a heroic bird. School Library Journal
Author
About Bob Staake
Bob Staake is an American illustrator, cartoonist, children's book author and designer. He has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes Bluebird is the story he was born to write. He lives and works in Chatham, Massachusetts.
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Bluebird and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Bluebird features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Books of the Month, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Bluebird was written by Bob Staake and published by Schwartz & Wade Books an imprint of Random House Children's Books
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