Reviews

Birdsong by Julie Flett

miszjeanie's review against another edition

5.0

Birdsong is a gem of a picture book. With minimalist, evocative illustrations of the Canadian countryside, this book is a joy read (or just look at). It highlights the warm friendship between a woman at the end of her life and a young girl. Birdsong is perfect for kids dealing with a move or struggling with the loss of a loved one. It’s also great to inspire anyone who’s ever been in a creative slump.

10/10, would recommend.

Read my full review on my blog.

I received an electronic ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

inaa_'s review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

5.0

waterviolite's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective relaxing tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

ativonmi's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

cute but sad too

koikoi97's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition

4.0

A beautiful homage to friendship growing over seasons. Of making someone's fading seasons be beautiful. Frankly, of finding beauty in the newness of a move and everything! I wish there was more Cree influence (considering the author's background). Still, I enjoyed this book a great deal!

vickie05's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

drcbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Beautiful, tender, slow moving book. Cree representation casually and authentically weaved into the story.
Would be best in one-on-one reading or reading with elementary aged children.

apoint's review against another edition

4.0

Family, community, Indigenous 

angkunkel's review against another edition

Quite simply, one of the most beautiful books I've read this year.