{"product_id":"9781771644730","title":"Birdsong","description":"Author: Julie Flett\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781771644730\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jan 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 48\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;best picture book of 2019!\u003cbr\u003eA CBC Best Book of 2019!\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;Best Book of the Year!\u003cbr\u003eA Horn Book Fanfare Best Picture Book of 2019!\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;Best Book of 2019!\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003cem\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026amp;nbsp;Kids Books of the Year!\u003cbr\u003eSHORTLISTED for the 2019 Governor General's Literary Award!\u003cbr\u003eA Globe and Mail top 100 books of 2019!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Metis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[\u003cem\u003eBirdsong\u003c\/em\u003e]shows young readers how new friends can sometimes ease them; that thisfriendship is an intergenerational one between fellow artists is an especiallysweet touch. Emotionally stunning.' -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Flett'ssubtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss throughintergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons.Cree-Metis words (defined in a small glossary) add an intimate layer ofidentity to the child's lustrous narration, which shines against the sparebeauty of rich illustrations by Flett.' -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Simpleand profound, this tender story is a reminder that finding a new friend canmake a new place feel like home. Highly recommended for purchase.' - \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003cem\u003eBirdsong\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003eis aboutembracing the many natural cycles that run through our lives.' - \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire \u003c\/i\u003e(Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852844257438,"sku":"ADS-9781771644730","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781771644730.jpg?v=1779063520","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781771644730","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}