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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
Here we have a story of a lion who rescues and rehabilitates a bird that’s been left behind by his flock, but the friendship that blossoms between them is where the true story lies. It’s almost like the framing of the illustrations is suggesting that we’re getting to see snapshots of the time they spend together and all the activities they get up to; whether that be outside or in, and even though we don’t see it all, we still know how strong the bond is that is developing between them.
What this book gives us is the warmth and joy of friendship accompanied by the bittersweet sadness of having to let go of someone that you love. It is done through limited words and beautiful illustrations that just wouldn’t work if one was without the other. As the story progresses, Lion seems to get used to not having Bird around anymore but that longing for company is still there. It becomes evident through the use of blank pages, it's as though he is waiting for that emptiness to be filled but not knowing whether or not it will.
The hope that the solitary musical note on a page has is enormous. When we see it, as readers, the happiness we feel at the prospect of them being reunited is a testament to the rest of the story that has come before it. We’ve become invested in the story of these two characters, possibly without even realising it was happening and that is why Dubuc’s work is brilliant. Brilliant and clever and Beautiful.
Just like [b:Up the Mountain|42112749|Up the Mountain|Marianne Dubuc|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538431819l/42112749._SX50_.jpg|60332134], I imagine everyone can think of at least one friend they don’t spend as much time with as they used to and this book highlights the importance of remembering the good times and ensuring that you still make the time to see each other. You just don’t know how much that contact could mean, just like how much it meant to Lion to see Bird again.
Also, thank you to Ellie for lending me her copy of this book, I loved it!
What this book gives us is the warmth and joy of friendship accompanied by the bittersweet sadness of having to let go of someone that you love. It is done through limited words and beautiful illustrations that just wouldn’t work if one was without the other. As the story progresses, Lion seems to get used to not having Bird around anymore but that longing for company is still there. It becomes evident through the use of blank pages, it's as though he is waiting for that emptiness to be filled but not knowing whether or not it will.
The hope that the solitary musical note on a page has is enormous. When we see it, as readers, the happiness we feel at the prospect of them being reunited is a testament to the rest of the story that has come before it. We’ve become invested in the story of these two characters, possibly without even realising it was happening and that is why Dubuc’s work is brilliant. Brilliant and clever and Beautiful.
Just like [b:Up the Mountain|42112749|Up the Mountain|Marianne Dubuc|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538431819l/42112749._SX50_.jpg|60332134], I imagine everyone can think of at least one friend they don’t spend as much time with as they used to and this book highlights the importance of remembering the good times and ensuring that you still make the time to see each other. You just don’t know how much that contact could mean, just like how much it meant to Lion to see Bird again.
Also, thank you to Ellie for lending me her copy of this book, I loved it!
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations. A friendship story which I enjoyed.
A sweet and tender stories for all ages with a lovely message that isn't so obvious and saccharine that it bops you over the head.
In a show-don't-tell way, Lion rescues an injured bird. The two hunker down for the winter, even when the other birds head south. When spring arrives the bird leaves and Lion in clearly is lonely. Happily, the bird reappears in the fall, just in time to spend another winter together. Lovely illustrations.
Sweet story of a winter spent together: lion and bird. The artwork is lovely, the story minimally written allowing toddlers to "read" the wordless pages, explaining the action of the story to their grownup.
I teared up while reading this-- "Sometimes life is like that." A delicate and joyful exploration of friendship and the limits of human connections. How we must love people on their own terms, and let them go when they need to go.
Because maybe then they will come back.
Because maybe then they will come back.
This book breaks your heart and then slowly pieces it back together--but still without completely healing it. A gentle lesson in the way the sadness in life tears you down, fades, but never truly disppears. I would recommend it to anyone.
Understated and lovely friendship story. Highly recommended for ages 4-7 and adults who like to sniffle over picture books.
A lovely story of friendship, beautifully illustrated.