The Dead Bird

Front Cover
HarperCollins, Mar 1, 2016 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2016!

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.

Other editions - View all

The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown,Barbara Brown
Snippet view - 1979
The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown
No preview available - 1995
The Dead Bird
Margaret Wise Brown
No preview available - 2016

About the author (2016)

Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child’s experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children’s literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include Nibble Nibble, My World, Where Have You Been?, Christmas in the Barn, The Dead Bird, and Sneakers, the Seaside Cat.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Dead Bird
AuthorMargaret Wise Brown
Illustrated byChristian Robinson
Editionillustrated, reprint
PublisherHarperCollins, 2016
ISBN0060289317, 9780060289317
Length32 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death & Dying
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
  
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