BIRD CHILD
Bullying and the ability to rise above it are at the heart of this strikingly beautiful picture book.
Illustrated by Francois Thisdale
Published by Tundra Books
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“This is a sensitive account through an empowered youngster’s eyes.”
“Magical and ethereal do not typically describe tales of bullying, but this lyrical combination of realism and fantasy defies expectation.”
– School Library Journal
“François Thisdale’s illustrations are feast of pure visual delight…. Bird Child stirs the soul, is a joy to experience, and presents a bold hopeful ray of light to children experiencing bullying.”
— Highly Recommended, CM Magazine
“… As a thematic book dealing with the issue of bullying, this story excels. It is not preachy or didactic.... Word choices approach the finely tuned standard of poetry…. Highly recommended.”
— Excellent, Resource Links
“Forler’s first published work is lyrically written and conveys an astute awareness of children and bullying. Thisdale’s eerie images … are perfectly suited to the text’s magic realism and are sure to draw young readers into the story. A thoughtful choice for one-on-one sharing…”
— Booklist
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