The illustrations and color palette are simple, yet detailed enough to narrate the story without needing words. Now, everyone will tell themselves a little bit of a different variation of the story with no words to direct them on what exactly is happening, but the main point of this story (that I came up with) is that a little boy who has no friends, and would like one, comes across this bluebird. And this bluebird just won't leave him be! He follows him about, and finally, the little boy gives in and they become the best of friends. Then, a group of bullies come, and eventually kill the bird. The poor boy is heartbroken, and a little red bird comes, and helps the boy send off his best friend properly. It's a simple book, but I feel that it just ends without a real resolution. Does the boy befriend a new bird? What happens with the bullies? A cute story for children, but probably not one that I would read over and over again, or add to my collection of children's books. Bluebird by Bob StaakeBluebird was a very different wordless picture book of the selected 3. I really like the how modern the illustrations were and how the emotions were displayed so vividly. Readers can see the different emotions the main character shows throughout the book and gives you an idea what will happen next. You can see that the main character is somewhat of a "loner". None of the other students are friends with the main character and they poke fun. A blue bird comes along and puts a smile on his face. They become friends and the blue bird is always following the main character. Until something tragic happens, where the main character becomes sad and alone again, but this time he is welcomed with new friends.I really did enjoy this book mainly because of how everything from emotions to descriptive illustrious pictures, captures the reader in that exact moment, letting the reader know how the characters are feeling, what they're going to do, or where they plan to go. The illustrations are extremely detailed and using the comic strip look makes it so easy to follow. I really enjoyed this book!
What do You think about Bluebird (2013)?
I was a little shocked by the outcome but the illustrations were beautiful!
—jan
