A Cage Went in Search of a Bird

By Cary Fagan, Banafsheh Erfanian (Illustrator)

A lonely cage seeks a bird, finding unexpected friendship and belonging.

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32 pages

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In a whimsical journey, a solitary birdcage leaves its attic to find a bird to call its own. Each bird it meets declines, claiming a different destiny. Just as hope fades, the cage encounters a bird seeking a home. This tale of unexpected friendship and belonging, inspired by Kafka, invites readers to ponder the absurdity and beauty of finding one's place in the world.

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Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan featuring vibrant art by Banafsheh Erfanian. Is there someone out there for everyone? Two lonely souls find each other in this unusual tale of friendship and belonging from award-winning comic writer Cary Fagan. In her North American debut, illustrator Banafsheh Erfanian brings ornate artistry to the cage and birds that inhabit this surprisingly human story.A long-empty birdcage takes a chance and leaves behind its attic home to find a bird to keep. Out in the world, the cage encounters many birds and offers shelter to each of them. One by one, they refuse, explaining why they belong elsewhere. The cage feels lonelier than ever - until the cage in search of a bird finds a bird in search of a cage.Based on an aphorism by Franz Kafka, Fagan’s original story will make readers laugh at its absurdity and ponder its meaning long after they finish reading.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

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