Birdsong

by Julie Flett

Hardcover, 2020

Status

Available

Collection

Picture books

Publication

British Columbia : Greystone Books, 2020.

Description

When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Lisa2013

This is a lovely book. I love that some Cree words and customs are seamlessly included. I enjoyed the contemplative and thoughtful narrative about the seasons and about aging and loss. I loved that the girl is an artist and I loved the dog. The illustrations are picturesque and they’re beautiful.

Perfect book for young children who appreciate making art, gardening, nature, the seasons, and who might be experiencing a loss, whether a move or the decline or even death of a much older person whose company they enjoy.

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LibraryThing member melodyreads

Lovely story, with a little girl who paints and draws, making friends with an older woman who does pottery. Little girl has moved to a new home, and misses her family and friends.

LibraryThing member villemezbrown

Too heavy for what I want in a picture book. Over three seasons, a little girl gets an appreciation of art and nature from the lady next door who is slowly dying of old age. It's nice, though, that the characters and author are of Cree heritage.

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