The River of Birds

Name: The River of Birds
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781734880281
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Libby Moore

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In The River of Birds by Libby Moore, young readers are taken on a magical journey as they follow the protagonist's adventure along a mystical river. Filled with enchanting creatures and captivating landscapes, the story explores themes of courage, friendship, and discovery in a vibrant world. This book offers an inspiring narrative that encourages children to embrace their imaginations and understand the wonders of nature.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you love tales of adventure and discovery in a magical, natural world. The story's vibrant characters and captivating illustrations will delight young readers and ignite their imaginations, inspiring a deeper appreciation for nature's wonders. Whether read aloud or independently, it offers an engaging and educational experience.

The River of Birds

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Winner of the 2021 Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues

"A moving and beautiful tale about a family, a loss, and the natural world that binds us all together. With exquisite tenderness, Moore reveals the persistent, transcendent power of love." -Lily King, bestselling author

A gentle, honest story of a child who learns about the enduring force of love in the face of grief.

A young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils, the scent of ginger tea hanging in the air. When they find a dead goldfinch outside the window one day, the grandmother teaches her grandchild about the enduring strength of love that continues even when a body is no longer living. This lesson returns to the child in a powerful dream after the grandmother dies-a dream that becomes a healing gift for the child's grandfather.

Gorgeously illustrated by wildlife artist and illustrator Michael Boardman, Libby Moore's The River of Birds is a gentle story that looks honestly at grief and love. The beautiful themes and lush illustrations will bring comfort to readers of all ages. The book includes a guide put together by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD, that provides practical resources for adults who are supporting grieving children.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The River of Birds by Libby Moore is praised for its heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the enduring presence of a loved one even after they're gone. Through the story of a grandchild remembering their grandmother, it sensitively addresses grief and healing, making it a comforting read for children and even adults. The illustrations are also highlighted as beautifully complementing the narrative's tender themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781734880281

Publisher: Girl Friday Productions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Bird Upstairs Books

Illustration: illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Michael Boardman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Libby Moore Young Adult

About the Author

While Libby Moore spent her childhood roaming the meadows and forests of northeast Ohio, her heart and spirit grew up canoeing and camping in the north woods of Ontario. She earned a Master of Forestry from Yale University, where she also met her husband. She went to work as a forest ecologist in midcoast Maine, and they settled on an old saltwater farm, where they raised three children. Every winter they watched birds from the kitchen window for Cornell University's Project FeederWatch. The idea for The River of Birds came to Libby in a dream, just like the dream of the story's protagonist. Libby was a Reiki practitioner and worked with life-force energy to offer healing and support to her clients. Her work has been published in the Christian Science Monitor. The River of Birds was her first book.