On a snowy day, a child and their grandmother discover an injured bird. As they nurture it back to health, their bond deepens, and the bird's recovery becomes a lesson in love and letting go. When the bird finally takes flight, will they find the strength to set it free? This tender tale explores the beauty of nature and the bittersweet joy of caring for another creature.
A grandmother and grandchild nurse an injured bird together in this touching story about caring for all creatures, the wonder of nature, and letting go On a snowy day, a grandmother and grandchild find an injured bird. They take it home and care for it until it can fly around the living room. It is fantastic–just like everything at Abuela’s house! But a fantastic moment is also bittersweet, for the little bird’s recovery means that it’s time to let it fly free. Drawing inspiration from a formative childhood experience, Blanca Gómez crafts a deceptively simple story that is morally and emotionally resonant and is brimming with love, wonder, and a deep respect for the natural world.
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