I Am a Bird

Written by Hope Lim · Illustrated by Hyewon Yum

A girl discovers a surprising connection with a mysterious woman on her daily bike ride.

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32 pages· AD420L

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Bookroo's summary

Every morning, a girl rides to school on her dad's bike, singing like a bird. She grows silent when passing a mysterious woman with a bag. One day, running late, she uncovers the woman's secret, transforming fear into friendship. What hidden bond do they share?

From the publisher

On her daily bike ride with her dad, a bird-loving little girl passes a woman who frightens her–until she discovers what they have in common.

I am a bird. Ca-Caw! Ca-Caw!

Every day, a little girl rides to school on the back of her father’s bike. As they twist and turn through the streets, the little girl spreads her arms like wings and sings her birdsong for all to hear. But when they pass a strange woman in blue who carries a mysterious bag, the girl goes quiet until the woman is out of sight. One day, when they’re running late, the little girl discovers what the woman does with her bag each morning–a surprise that transforms her wariness into a feeling of kinship to be celebrated. Hope Lim’s simple text and Hyewon Yum’s delicate, expressive illustrations create a touching story that encourages readers to embrace our similarities rather than focus on our differences.

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