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listen_learn's review against another edition
A little bit of a strange premise (what exactly is Albert emloyed as if he doesn't ever leave his house? where do his groceries come from? why does the book only meniton his eating one meal a day?), but the illustrations are charming and there was some parts that were utterly relatable.
locolibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A nest of birds teach a man to fly, metaphorically of course. This book has great illustrations which liven up the imaginations as well as sweet story which will encourage children to go fearlessly onward and upward.
sandylovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I happen to love Cardinals and this book showed how beautiful they are. How the male will take care of the female while she tends the nest and babies. The illustrator, Jim LaMarche, is excellent in drawing both the male and female. A sweet, simple book that everyone will enjoy.
constantcatreader's review against another edition
5.0
A nest of birds teach a man to fly, metaphorically of course. This book has great illustrations which liven up the imaginations as well as sweet story which will encourage children to go fearlessly onward and upward.
cmhart18's review against another edition
5.0
This story is about a man who feels like he does not have a purpose in life. However, one little bird changes that.
"Eye-opening experience"
"Eye-opening experience"
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
4.0
I remember not being too impressed with Albert on first read years ago, which is probably why I didn't review it. Upon a second read, though, the book and I have connected.
One could look at Albert as someone with an extreme fear of interacting with people, or your average bloke with anxiety. Either way, isolation is the safe choice for him. I can relate. But then a family of cardinals provides Albert with an opportunity to grow less and less frightened of the world around him.
What really struck me this time was the gentleness of Albert's journey. He wasn't forced into the world. It was his own choice, on his own time and terms.
One could look at Albert as someone with an extreme fear of interacting with people, or your average bloke with anxiety. Either way, isolation is the safe choice for him. I can relate. But then a family of cardinals provides Albert with an opportunity to grow less and less frightened of the world around him.
What really struck me this time was the gentleness of Albert's journey. He wasn't forced into the world. It was his own choice, on his own time and terms.
imperfectcj's review
5.0
Every day, Albert finds a reason to stay inside where he's comfortable... until a pair of cardinals gives him a new way of seeing the world.
I loved this book. The illustrations are incredibly sweet and the story is poignant without being heavy-handed. This one is definitely going on my list of books to buy for my nieces.
I loved this book. The illustrations are incredibly sweet and the story is poignant without being heavy-handed. This one is definitely going on my list of books to buy for my nieces.
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