Once, a Bird

Written by Rina Singh · Illustrated by Nathalie Dion

A bird finds hope in a silent world, inspiring humans to reconnect with nature.

3.9 Goodreads · 192 ratings

32 pages· ~800L

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Bookroo's summary

As winter ends, a little bird finds the world eerily quiet. Searching for a nesting place, she lands outside an apartment building. Her presence and song inspire the residents to rediscover the beauty of nature and the resilience of life. In this wordless tale, the bird's journey becomes a beacon of hope, reminding everyone that seasons change and life endures.

From the publisher

Once, as the winter ended, a little bird emerged to find the world had gone quiet. The streets were empty and the playgrounds still. Puzzled but determined, the bird explores the town in search of a suitable place to nest. The residents of an apartment building notice her resting in a tree outside and take comfort in her song. Watching through their windows, they look beyond their lives and pause to appreciate the wonders of nature. The bird chooses to make this community her home and builds a nest, an act of resilience and hope that inspires the humans to emerge as well, reminding them that natural rhythms continue, seasons change and life goes on. Once again. This wordless picture book is a hopeful contemplation of our interconnectedness with the natural world and the joy that nature brings us, even in unusual times.

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