Ten Birds

Written and illustrated by Cybèle Young

Ten birds face a river crossing; one bird's simple solution surprises all.

3.7 Goodreads · 315 ratings

32 pages· 440L

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Bookroo's summary

Ten birds must cross a river, each using their unique skills. As nine succeed with clever inventions, the last bird, labeled "Needs Improvement," finds an unexpectedly simple way across. This tale challenges labels and celebrates ingenuity, leaving readers to ponder the true meaning of brilliance.

From the publisher

A clever counting book and fable unlike any other. Ten birds are trying to figure out how to get to the other side of the river. The bird they call “Brilliant” devises a pair of stilts. The bird they call “Highly Satisfactory” engineers a raft. One by one, nine resourceful birds make the crossing until a single bird is left behind ? the one they call “Needs Improvement.” This bird’s solution proves surprising ? and absurdly simple. More than a counting book, Ten Birds is a witty story that highlights ingenuity, common sense and the inadequacies of labels. Cybele Young’s intricate chiaroscuro pen-and-ink drawings depict a rich alternative world that both children and adults will marvel over.

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