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It's About a Little Bird Hardcover – October 1, 2013

by Jessica Lange (Author)

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From the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Lead Actress in a Play!

Tucked away in an old barn, a wonderful secret waits to be discovered.

Adah and Ilse love visiting their grandmother's farm. There are baby chicks to tend to, dogs to play with, and tadpoles to catch! But best of all, there is a barn full of forgotten treasures to explore.

One rainy afternoon, Adah and Ilse find a beautiful golden birdcage hidden in the barn. Who did it belong to, they wonder? And what happened to the bird who loved inside?

Join Adah and Ilse on an adventure as they learn the story of a little bird named Uccellino.

Reading age

4 - 8 years
Print length

40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - 3
Lexile measure

610L
Dimensions

10 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Publisher

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Publication date

October 1, 2013
ISBN-10

1402285264
ISBN-13

978-1402285264
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""She has produced a uniquely entertaining children's book called It's About a Little Bird. This book sat in my pile to review, and I loved it even before I noticed the byline that reads, "Story and pictures by Jessica Lange." The artwork and story are bright, fresh and different. Even my 7-year-old twins fell hard for this bookthe girls, the grandma, the farm and the bird. They ask for it every night."" - Parents.com

""the perfect bedtime story for little kids." " - E! Online

""a lovely tale that's also beautiful to look at" " - Huff Post Parents

"The artwork in this singularly beautiful children's book, featuring photos hand-tinted by the American Horror Story star, will captivate kids as will the tale of two girls who learn the family story behind an old birdcage." - Entertainment Weekly

About the Author

Jessica Lange has won two Oscars, five Golden Globes, two Emmys, and a Tony Award. She studied photography at the University of Minnesota and is the first recipient of the George Eastman House Honors Award. In 2008, Jessica published a collection of her works, 50 Photographs.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; First Edition (October 1, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1402285264
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402285264
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 610L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,216,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,680 in Children's Farm Life Books
- #4,183 in Children's Bird Books (Books)

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Mapau

A Beautiful Book To Share

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013

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I heard Jessica Lange talking about this book on TV, and I had to have it. I bought it for my young granddaughter for Christmas, and I look forward to sharing it with her. I love good children's literature; the illustrations are beautiful, also. Even though I am a retired Elementary Media Specialist, I will never lose my interest in sharing good children's literature, whether it is my grandchildren or the lovely children in my neighborhood. Books are so important in developing a child's character - even if it is a silly book, sometimes that just entertains them. However, this book imparts a special message to children - would that all children would hear this story.

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J Riggs

Great book to share with your child.

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2015

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Bought it for my wife to share with our daughter. My wife is a huge Jessica Lange fan and had heard about this book. She seemed to want it pretty bad so I bought it as an early Valentines day gift for her to share with our daughter and they both enjoyed it thoroughly. At first she thought it was going to be long but she said it was an easy read and a great book to share. She loved it.!

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What a sweet book..

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014

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This was a Christmas gift for my granddaughter who loves to read. This book was so beautiful, the art work was amazing and the story was so sweet, she probably needed help with some of the bigger words , she is 6 years old but a great little reader. I hope to hear of more books by Mrs.Lange in the furture..

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Carol J. Dannen

to grandkids when their dog died

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014

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loved two things in contrast to what is generally available:
the tinted photos yes, gave it a mystical or fantasy tone but also conveyed that it was a true story about real people and bird.

and the emphasis on what we do with our lives, ie sing our song, rather than cliches about where the dead bird or loved people are today.

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Melonee Murray

Beautifully Written & The Pictures Are Gorgeous!

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2015

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This book is so beautifully written & the pictures & process that Jessica used is phenomenal! What a wonderful idea to include her granddaughters in her book! I highly recommend this book to any age group. I am 51 and purchased it for myself...:*)))

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014

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I saw an interview with Jessica Lange and was impressed with her even more. I am a photographer as well as share my love for a bird in my life. I was enchanted with her account of her experience and had to have the book.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017

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Lovely book. Very enjoyable. I'm excited to give this book as a gift to a relative for both the Paris connection and the sweet story.

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KAREN J. ANDERSON

LOVED THAT INTERESTING COLORING JESSICA DECIDED TO DO

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015

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EXCELLANT UNIQUE BOOK, LOVED THAT INTERESTING COLORING JESSICA DECIDED TO DO. ENJOYED THE BANANNA BREAD{ BY FAR, THE BEST I"VE EVER HAD!} THANK-YOU MS.LANGE FOR INCLUDING YOUR MOTHERS RECIPIE. I HAVE SHARED IT WITH MANY!!!!

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Lucy M

beautiful and entertaining

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2016

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A beautiful book!! Kept my 6 year old, who also loves adventures and often makes up his own entertained with the story and the pictures were fun for him to look at. Ms. Lange should write more childrens books. 5* is not enough for this. Perfect for any Jessica Lange fan and a perfect childrens book.

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sheila beaton

A Lovely Story

Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2014

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I bought this book for my best friend's little girl. I loved the message that Jessica Lange put forth in this
book about life and death and how we choose to view it. Life goes on after death and we should continue singing.
I also loved the way she hand painted the black and white pictures of her granddaughters. This is a lovely book.

Grace J

Beautiful book

Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2013

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Lovely, gorgeous pictures; wonderful story.My granddaughters and I were entranced.Would recommend for children 5 and up.Hope Ms. Lange has more of these in the works.

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Danielle R

Gorgeous book, beautifully produced, lovely story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2013

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First of all, the quality and production of the book is excellent. It's beautifully put together, from the quality of the paper, to the chosen fonts, the colors, the cover design and the layout of the pictures inside.

It's a huge talent for someone to be able to take such great photographs and hand-tint them with photo oils so expertly -- and that is one of the really enjoyable aspects of this book...looking at the detail in these gorgeous photographs.

As for the story itself, it's a personal (and true) story originally intended as a gift from Lange to her granddaughters (the girls featured in the photos). It was clearly a very personal gift and a retelling of past experiences from one generation to the next, which now many more can enjoy.

The only thing I would caution is that I feel the story is most appropriate for an older child, certainly at least 8 or 9 years of age, as it does briefly deal with some slightly mature themes (a mention of death, for example) and some aspects would definitely go right over the head of a younger child.

A child of eight or nine would also appreciate the photographs more than a younger child would.

All in all, very happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend.

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georgina torres

Bonita historia

Reviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2020

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Muy bonito el libro y las fotos geniales

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