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K-3
On the copyright page, we see a little wooden bird thrown from the back of a moving truck. This bird soon meets a toad named Vernon, who seems to know that Bird is lost--and helps him find his way home as the story comes full circle. Stead's loose-edged illustrations are delightfully casual, with an emotional quality that draws the reader to identify with these two friends.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2012