TCL Call #: J Picture Zullo GCindy's rating: 5 starsThis book won the prize for the 2011 Prix Sorcieres (the French Caldecott). The illustrations are very beautiful, colorful and simplistic. They enhance the powerful message about cherishing the small things in life. This is one of those rare books that will touch adults and appeal to children for its story. It is a rare gem in the cacophony of picture books published each year. Hmmm. The illustrations are really fun, and I liked the character of the truck driver, totally taking everything in stride (why wouldn't you try to teach a bird to fly by example? Why wouldn't a bird eat a sandwich with his wings? Why wouldn't you be held up in flight by just one small avian friend?). However, the capital-I Inspirational text sometimes seemed like a voiceover from the wrong movie. Three stars without the words; 2 stars with the words. NYT Best Illustrated 2012
"Because little things are not made to be noticed. They are there to be discovered."
—Lynne
Multilayered little gentle tale of a man helping a little bird learn to fly off...
—poirot79
This WILL be one of our first week "read alouds." Love the possibility here.
—ccove7
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. (But I wonder if kids will appreciate it?)
—Blaise06
