Birdsong
When 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 nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flet...
| Main Author: | Flett, Julie (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Vancouver, B.C. ; Berkeley, CA :
Greystone Books,
[2019]
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| Summary: |
When 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 nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the 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. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page. |
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| Item Description: |
"First published in the U.K. in 2020." |
| Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 27 cm |
| ISBN: |
9781771644730 1771644737 |
| Author Notes: |
JULIE FLETT is a Cree-Métis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including the New York Times /New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, two Governor General's Awards, the American Indian Youth Literature Award, and the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by dozens of media outlets, including The Washington Post , Publishers Weekly , The Horn Book , School Library Journal , The Globe and Mail , and Kirkus Reviews . Her critically acclaimed picture books We All Play , and Still This Love Goes On (with Buffy Sainte-Marie) are also published by Greystone Kids. Flett lives in Victoria, Canada. |