Lali's Feather

Written by Farhana Zia · Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman

A feather's true worth is revealed when Lali discovers its hidden potential.

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32 pages· AD420L

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Lali stumbles upon a small, unassuming feather in the field. As she tries to find its rightful owner, each bird dismisses it—too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, too plain for Peacock. Undeterred, Lali decides to keep the feather, uncovering its surprising uses and value. Her imaginative journey challenges first impressions and reveals unexpected rewards. Will the other birds finally see the feather's true worth? This charming tale invites readers to look beyond appearances and discover the hidden potential in the simplest things.

From the publisher

This endearing story of identification and values shows the rewards in looking closely and thinking imaginatively.

Lali finds a little feather in the field. Is it lost? Lali sets out to find feather a home, but one bird after another rejects it. The feather is too small for Rooster, too slow for Crow, and too plain for Peacock. Once Lali decides to keep the little feather and discovers all the things she can do with it, the other birds begin to recognize its value.

Farhana Zia’s charming tale employs an inventive circular structure that reveals the importance of looking beyond first impressions. Illustrator Stephanie Fizer Coleman brings this delightful story of imagination and inspiration to life.

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