Only a Pigeon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Only a Pigeon

Written by Jane Kurtz and Christopher Kurtz · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

A boy releases his pigeon, discovering freedom and beauty.

3.9 Goodreads · 37 ratings
40 pages· 1,500 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~730L
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Bookroo's summary

Young Ondu-ahlem cherishes his pigeon, Chinkay, seeing it as a symbol of pride and freedom. When he releases Chinkay, he embarks on a journey of understanding what it means to truly let go. As he and his friends test their pigeons' loyalty, Ondu-ahlem learns profound lessons about freedom and the bonds that tie us to what we love. Will Chinkay return, or will the bird's flight teach Ondu-ahlem more than he anticipated?

From the publisher

Ondu-ahlem thinks of his favorite bird, Chinkay, as more than just a pigeon, and when the young Ethiopian boy sets the bird free, he learns that the pigeon represents everything that is proud, beautiful, and free.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,500
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~730L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
21177
Publication
Published
May 1, 1997
Publisher
Simon Schuster Childrens Publishing
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689800771

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