Bird Who Swallowed a Star

One night, a bird swallows a star, making him as bright as a diamond. Because of that, nobody wants him around. Except… an amazing traveler who crosses the vast desert. Discover how one little bird, who is excluded by all of his fellow animals for being different, is able to find solace and friendship after shedding a few glittering tears. The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers, and the wonder of what follows and the open ending encourage everyone to let their imaginations shine. AGES: 5 to 8 AUTHOR: Laurie Cohen studied literary and cinematographic studies. She has published around 20 books for young people and also makes short films. She lives in the Paris region.
Toni Demuro’s illustrations point directly to the heart, using empathy, symbolism, and chromatic finesse to characterize his works. His illustrations appear in advertising, magazines, books, and newspapers for clients that include the Boston Globe and the Washington Post. SELLING POINTS: . The sadness of one little bird who shines bright is captured in the form of a tale that tackles the theme of exclusion and difference . The text plays on repetition to help build confidence in emerging readers . A story for lap time reading that opens discussion and allows for a moment of sweetness to share with children