Over the Rooftops, Under the Moon
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019

Over the Rooftops, Under the Moon

Written by JonArno Lawson · Illustrated by Nahid Kazemi

A bird questions its identity and finds unexpected connection with a girl.

3.9 Goodreads · 137 ratings
56 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A young bird, feeling out of place among his flock, discovers a surprising bond with a little girl. As he explores the human world, he ponders the essence of identity and belonging. Lost in his thoughts, he misses his flock's migration, prompting questions about self-discovery and community. Can he find where he truly belongs?

From the publisher

Feeling both like a bird and yet other to himself, a young bird finds unexpected connection in the eyes of a little girl. is identification carries him into the human world, making him forget his flock for a time. He wonders about the nature of life: What does it mean to be a bird? What does it mean to feel different? What are the possibilities for transcending the self as which you are born? This is a sparse, thought-provoking story about belonging and selfhood.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
56
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 22, 2019
First published
February 12, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592702626

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