Only

By Airlie Anderson

A bird seeks solitude but must balance friendship and loneliness.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Only the bird cherishes solitude, crafting a peaceful haven away from the noisy flock. But when a friend arrives, eager to share the quiet, Only faces a dilemma: how to enjoy companionship without losing tranquility. As they navigate this delicate balance, Only learns that sometimes being together can be as fulfilling as being alone. Will they find a way to ensure no one feels left out? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship, solitude, and the spaces in between.

From the publisher

In the tradition of The Quiet Book, this book tells the story of a bird who likes being alone, but doesn’t want to be lonely. Only likes quiet time, and they definitely like being alone. All the other birds are too loud and too rough! Only decides to create a peaceful space that’s just for them, but when a friend shows up wanting to try some quiet time too, the two birds must figure out a way to be sure no one feels left out. In this companion title to Neither, Airlie Anderson shows readers that it’s okay to sometimes be noisy, to sometimes be quiet, to sometimes be together, and to sometimes be alone–as long as no one is made to feel lonely.

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