Overview
A whimsical picture book that explains how to make friends with a bird that is sure to delight young nature lovers. If you want to make friends with the smallest bird . . . You’ll need to look small yourself. Crouch down close to the ground like an itty-bitty frog. But don’t jump because you might scare him. And once the bird can see you mean him no harm, do all the things that any good friend would do: Show him your secret tree house. Give him snacks. Sing him a song. And if you think he’s ready, reach out to see if he’ll let you hold him. You’ll need to keep your hand open so he can fly away as all birds do—but don’t worry, when the smallest bird makes a friend as good as you, he will always come back to visit. From acclaimed illustrator Sarah Hwang and debut author Joy Belin comes a playful invitation into one small bird’s not-so-small world. Charmingly rendered in Sarah’s warm, playful art style, this picture book speaks to children’s ability to see the ordinary in new and exciting ways. Hand this sweet story to backyard adventurers and imaginative young nature-lovers who love to spread their creative wings.
Full Product Details
Author: Joy Belin ,
Sarah Hwang
Publisher: Holiday House Inc
Imprint: Holiday House Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 21.20cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 25.00cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9780823456994
ISBN 10: 0823456994
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Reflective readers will quickly understand that Belin isn’t suggesting that her strategy will reliably work with actual birds—but it just might fly with a new neighbor, potential new friend, or even idea. . . . Simply, sunny, and wise. —Kirkus Reviews
Reflective readers will quickly understand that Belin isn’t suggesting that her strategy will reliably work with actual birds—but it just might fly with a new neighbor, potential new friend, or even idea. . . . Simply, sunny, and wise. —Kirkus Reviews It’s a charming abstract instruction guide on finding friendship, and the irresistible illustrations are packed with delightful details. The entertaining instructions would be fun to act out during a read-aloud. . . . A sweet and silly how-to handbook for anyone wishing to make a new friend. —Booklist
Author Information
Joy Belin was born in Des Moines, Iowa. She earned a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Education at Stanford University. She began her career as a teacher and later worked at the U.S. Department of Education. She lives in Maryland with her husband, daughter, and dog, Bandit. Sarah Hwang is a recent graduate of MICA. She lives in New Jersey.
