A Home for Bird
A Home for Bird by Philip C. Stead is a First Edition published by Macmillan on June 5, 2012. This 32-page book, written in English, presents a gentle story about Vernon the toad and his quest to help a silent blue bird find a home. As they explore the river and forest together, Vernon introduces Bird to his friends, highlighting themes of friendship and understanding.
Readers will discover a narrative that emphasizes the importance of companionship and empathy. The story unfolds as Vernon worries about Bird’s silence, leading them on a journey to find a place where Bird feels at home. This book touches on various subjects, including animals and social topics, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile nonfiction and fiction collections.
Official synopsis Publisher
While out foraging for interesting things, Vernon the toad finds a new friend – a small blue bird who is curiously silent. Vernon shows Bird the river and the forest and some of his other favorite things, but Bird says nothing. Vernon introduces Bird to his friends, Skunk and Porcupine, but Bird still says nothing.
“Bird is shy,” says Vernon, “but also a very good listener.”
Vernon worries that Bird is silent because he misses his home, so the two set off on a journey to help find a home for Bird.
This is a tender tale of a thoughtful friend who is determined to help his quiet companion, by the author of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. This title has Common Core connections.
A Home for Bird is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book of 2012
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