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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1938 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Dead Bird
By Margaret Wise Brown, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
Children discover a lifeless bird and learn to say goodbye.
32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
When children find a lifeless bird, they embark on a tender journey of farewell. In the park, they gently lay the bird to rest, covering it with sweet-ferns and flowers. Through song and ceremony, they navigate the delicate process of saying goodbye, offering a poignant exploration of loss and remembrance. How do young hearts cope with such a profound moment? This beautifully illustrated tale invites readers to reflect on the gentle ways we honor those who have passed.
From the publisher
This heartwarming classic picture book by beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown is beautifully reillustrated for a contemporary audience by the critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. They are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the park, they dig a hole for the bird and cover it with warm sweet-ferns and flowers. Finally, they sing sweet songs to send the little bird on its way.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 408
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~491L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
2.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21392
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2016
- First published
- January 1, 1938
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780060289317
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